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Fun facts about translation

An English quiz on the topic of translation, in which the user must answer various language-related questions. There are over 7 000 languages in the world, and not everyone speaks more than one! Translators play an important role in helping people to communicate.Take our quiz to learn some interesting facts about translation while putting your language skills to the test!1. French is one of the languages that most translated in the world.isare2. The Bible is thought to be the most translated publication. In the previous sentence, the modifier "most translated" is in the form.positivecomparativesuperlative3. In the following sentence, how should the title in brackets be formatted: The novel [The Little Prince] has been translated into hundreds of languages and dialects?Roman font, no quotation marksRoman font, in quotation marksitalic font, no quotation marks4. Over 600 000 people translation as a profession.practisepractice5. Identify the appositive in the following sentence: The Index Translationum, a UNESCO database, is a list of books translated in some 100 countries.a UNESCO databasetranslatedin some 100 countries6. "To translate," which means "to express the sense of a word in another language," is of Latin origin. In the previous sentence, "which" is a .personal pronounrelative pronoundemonstrative pronoun7. Identify the error in the following sentence: Predating the common era, it is believed that the translation profession is over 2 000 years old!dangling modifiercomma splicefaulty comparison8. Scientist Émilie de Breteuil translated Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation into French. The French word for "scientist" is .scientistscientistescientifique9. Fill in the blank to make the following sentence parallel: The Cyrillic alphabet, named for translator Saint Cyril, is used today to write .Russian, Bulgarian and to write the Serbian languageRussian, Bulgarian and the Serbian languageRussian, Bulgarian and Serbian10. "Writers make national literature while translators make universal literature."" José Saramago noted "," José Saramago noted. "," José Saramago noted, "  
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English words derived from French

An English quiz in which the user has to choose the correctly spelled word in sentences containing English words derived from French. Some French words come into the English language unchanged, while others get an English twist. Regardless of how these words make their way into English, they can be a challenge to spell! See if you can choose the correct spelling for the words below. Bonne chance!1. The children each receive a weekly of five dollars.allowanceallowence2. If measures are not effective enough, the government may have to consider other avenues to protect nature.voluntaryvoluntery3. At the press conference, the Edmonton Oilers wore their team jerseys to their upcoming game.advertizeadvertise4. It would be hard to imagine anyone better on than Bobby Orr.defencedefense5. It is impossible to avoid .bureaucracyburaucracy6. Sandy is a wine .connoiseurconnoisseur7. The salad will be delicious with a nice .vinagrettevinaigrette8. The photograph shows the of the Toronto skyline against a morning sky.silhouettesilouette9. The children love spending the afternoon playing games at the .arcaidarcade10. The puck appeared to off the player's skate and into the net for the winning goal.riccochetricochet  
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Words and their families

An English quiz on words belonging to the same family. Many people today love to spend time tracing their family tree. Sometimes they even find interesting ancestors or living relatives they didn't know existed! But did you know that words have families, too? In the quiz below, see if you can tell which words come from the same family and which ones are not related.1. Which word is NOT related to the others?manlymanhoodmanufacture2. Finish the list: care, careful, caringcaramelcaress3. Which two words are NOT related to each other?breath and breathesoot and soothefool and foolish4. Which word belongs to the same family as the word "divide"?divinedivisiondiving5. Which word is NOT related to the word "wear"?worewornweary6. Which word belongs to the same family as the word "deep"?depthdependdepress7. Which word is NOT related to the word "real"?unrealrealityrealm8. Which word is NOT related to the verb "light"?litdelightlighter9. Which word belongs to the same family as "winding" (meaning "turning")?woundwindywindless10. Which two words are NOT related?sing and sangring and rangcling and clang  
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Homonyms: Council, counsel, councillor, counsellor

An English quiz in which the user must choose between the homonyms “council” and “counsel,” “counsellor” and “councillor.” Homonyms, like council and counsel or councillor and counsellor, are words that sound the same but have different spellings and different meanings. See if you can choose the correct spelling in the sentences below. Need help? Check our writing tip “council, councillor, counsel, counsellor (opens in new tab).”1. City approved funding to celebrate the special anniversary event.councilcounsel2. Physicians often act as to their patients. councillorscounsellors3. My friend Iris always offers wise .councilcounsel4. She's a member of the Heiltsuk Nation and has served two consecutive terms as an elected tribal .councillorcounsellor5. has voted in favour of renaming the street to promote inclusion of marginalized communities.CouncilCounsel6. The mayor and city serve four-year terms.councillorscounsellors7. The Privy Office supports the Prime Minister and Cabinet.CouncilCounsel8. Students can make an appointment with a guidance to help them choose academic courses.councillorcounsellor9. We've decided to seek legal on the matter.councilcounsel10. Indigenous Canadian midwives are also to families, holders of their people's culture and traditions.councillorscounsellors  
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My favourite activities spelled out

An English-language quiz in which the user must choose the correctly spelled word in sentences related to children’s activities. So you think spelling quizzes are only for children? What if it were a family activity?Each sentence below describes an activity that kids enjoy. Team up with your child to identity the correctly spelled word in each sentence.1. During summer holidays, my parents always take us to Wasaga .BeachBeatchBeech2. For my birthday, I had an party with telescopes!astronomieastronomyastranamy3. I to school with some of my classmates.ciclesyclecycle4. I love playing games at the cottage.boardboeredbored5. I take lessons.danssdansedance6. I like to to hip hop and rap music.lissenlistenlistun7. When I'm bored, I play video or games.chardkardcard8. Because it was raining, we stayed in and baked loaves of yummy bread!homemadehome madehommade9. I learned how to knot a bracelet today!freindshipfriendshipfrendship10. After school, I shoot in the driveway with my big brother.hoopshoupswhoops  
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Summertime spelling fun

An English quiz in which the user must choose the correctly spelled words for summer activities. Summer is the perfect time to discover new activities and explore new places! Choose the correctly spelled words from the options below to complete these sentences on summer's simple joys and greatest pleasures.1. Ayanna enjoys .vacationningvacationingvacashioning2. A is a user-friendly recreational watercraft.pedal boatpedle boatpedel boat3. At the beginning of the summer, Emmanuelle takes out her .skate boardskateboardskate-board4. I like to grill on the barbecue. It's a delicious cheese!halloumialloumihaloummi5. In Ottawa, the Canadian Festival is a sure sign that summer is around the corner.TulipeTullipTulip6. In Canada, summer is the time for Scout .jamboriesjamborysjamborees7. My brother is a kite who loves to fly his kite on the beach.enthusiestenthusiastinthusiast8. are bioluminescent insects that can be seen on summer nights.FirefliesFire fliesFyreflies9. Warmer temperatures are ideal for .strollyngstrolingstrolling10. is a popular tourist activity.ZiplinningZipliningZiplyning  
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Accessibility-themed spelling challenge

An English quiz in which the user must choose the correctly spelled word in sentences about accessibility. A fully accessible Canada provides everyone with an equal opportunity to access employment, resources and services and to put their talents and skills to use.This quiz will help you learn more about accessibility while putting your spelling skills to the test. All you have to do is complete the following sentences by choosing the word that's spelled correctly!1. Accessibility is the combination of aspects that influence a person's ability to function within an .environnementenvironmentinvironment2. AccessAbility Week takes place each year starting on the last Sunday in May.NationelNationalNationil3. The purpose of the Accessible Canada Act, which came into force in 2019, is to make Canada .barier-freebarrier freebarrier-free4. Employers are required to provide reasonable to staff members with disabilities or functional limitations.accommodationsaccomodationsacommodations5. Public organizations must follow an international standard that makes their websites accessible and supports the use of assistive .tecknologiestecnologiestechnologies6. A disability can be a physical, intellectual, cognitive, , learning or communication impairment or any other functional limitation.censorysensorysensery7. Disabilities aren't always severe, permanent or visible; some of them are temporary, or invisible.episodicepesodicepisodik8. Did you know that various sign languages in Canada?coexistcoexistecoexyst9. There are thousands of technical aids that help persons with disabilities be more productive and , which contributes to their well-being.autonomusautonomousautonamous10. Removing barriers to accessibility allows persons with disabilities to fully participate in Canadian .societysocieteesociaty  
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Assure, ensure or insure?

An English quiz in which the user must decide whether to use “assure,” “ensure,” “insure” or one of their derivatives in each sentence. How well do you know the difference between assure, ensure and insure, and their derivatives?In the sentences below, choose the correct word to fill in the blank. Keep in mind that, although British and American usage sometimes differs from Canadian usage, our quiz focuses on Canadian usage. Need help? Read our writing tip "assure, ensure, insure."1. I you that all of our swimming instructors are certified in first aid and CPR.assureensureinsure2. In Canada, everyone who owns a car must take out auto .assuranceensuranceinsurance3. Please that you register for the course no later than Friday.assureensureinsure4. Singer Céline Dion is reported to have her voice for $1 million.assuredensuredinsured5. A bodyguard was hired to the diplomat's safety.assureensureinsure6. Rest that we'll support your decision no matter what.assuredensuredinsured7. By signing a contract, you've given us that you'll complete this project on time.assuranceensuranceinsurance8. Aiko and Jin filed a claim with their when their basement flooded.assurerensurerinsurer9. Pilar trained for months leading up to the track meet to that she'd beat her personal best.assureensureinsure10. Billie felt uncomfortable making eye contact or sharing his opinions, which led me to believe that he lacked .assuranceensuranceinsurance  
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Present participles: What they are and how to spell them!

An English quiz in which the user must choose the correct spelling of a present participle. If you're not sure what a present participle is, don't worry: we're here to break it down for you. A participle is a word formed from a verb (for example, married or spoken). A present participle is formed from the present tense of a verb, which means that it ends in ing (for example, heating).Present participles act as adjectives. They can also form the present progressive tense when they're accompanied by a helping verb such as is.Now that we've defined present participles, let's see how well you can spell them! In the questions below, fill in the blank by choosing the correctly spelled present participle.1. My grandmother loves to sit in her chair and knit.rockingrocingroking2. The kayaker sped down the rapids.rageingraggingraging3. My nephew is a picture of a giraffe.colourringcolouringcolloring4. Many people have dreams.recuringrecurringreccurring5. Some say that letter writing is a art, but I'm doing my best to keep it alive!dieingdyeingdying6. The paramedic tried to console the parent.panickingpannickingpanicing7. Cheques were presented to the charities.bennefitingbenefitingbeneffiting8. They're us to seek legal advice.counscelingcounssellingcounselling9. The air was filled with the joyful sounds of children.frolicingfrolickingfrollicking10. I can't believe I'm finally the knot today!tyingtieingtiing  
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Common errors: “Mother” and its variants

An English quiz in which the user must choose the correct spelling of words and expressions containing the words “mother” and “mom.” The concept of motherhood has made its way into many of our words and expressions. To test your knowledge of expressions relating to the words mother or mom, try our quiz!1. I had no idea that our grew up in the same town, did you?mother-in-lawsmothers-in-lawmother-in-law's2. Whenever I feel stressed, I spend some time with .Mother Naturemother NatureMother nature3. Fire it up, Arthur! Let's take the back to the !mothership; mother landmother ship; mother landmother ship; motherland4. When writing a heartfelt card addressed to your mother, should you capitalize the words "mother" and "mom"?Yes, the words "mother" and "mom" should always be capitalized.Yes, you should, because you are addressing her directly.No, there's never a need to capitalize the words "mother" and "mom."5. If you want to say that something is important or essential to you, you might say it's "like milk to me."mother'smothers'mothers6. What is the correct spelling of the noun that means "a rich or important source of something"?motherloadmother loadmother lode7. Yesterday, I spent time visiting my and my .great-grandmother; stepmothergreat grandmother; step mothergreatgrandmother; step-mother8. Rosa gave up her job to take care of her son Daniel. She is a mom.stay at homestay-at-homestay—at—home9. Which of the following spellings is the British equivalent for "mom"?ma'ammemmam10. What is the correct wording of the proverb that means that inventions are likely to be created in response to a need?Motherhood is the necessity of invention.Invention is the mother of necessity.Necessity is the mother of invention.  
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Let’s celebrate the Official Languages Act

An English-language quiz in which users have to choose the correct spelling of the missing word in sentences about the Official Languages Act Since its adoption, the Official Languages Act has played an important role in the lives of Canadians.With our quiz, you can learn more about the Act and its positive impact on Canadian society, and test your knowledge of spelling at the same time! Simply choose the correct spelling of the missing words in the sentences below.1. When the Official Languages Act was in 1969, Canada became a country with two official languages.pastpassedpasted2. Among other things, the Act was to ensure the equal status and use of English and French in Canadian society.designeddesingeddesined3. Most Canadians feel that having two official languages makes Canada a more welcoming destination for newcomers from cultural and ethnic backgrounds.diffrentdifferentdiferrent4. The Commissioner of Official Languages, whose role was created under the Act, is for protecting Canadians' language rights.responsablerisponsableresponsible5. Under the Act, members of the public have the right to communicate with federal institutions in their official language.preferredpreferedpreffered6. The Act supports measures that promote the learning of English and French Canada.accrosacrossaccross7. The Act supports measures allowing members of official language minority communities to an education in their own language.receeverecievereceive8. Bilingual greetings such as "Hello! Bonjour!" are an example of active offer, a requirement of the Act for offices designated as bilingual.gouvernmentgovernementgovernment9. Since the Act was adopted, Canada's rate of has increased by 50%.bilingualismbilingulismbilinguilism10. The Act reflects Canada's values of diversity and inclusion and constitutes a of Canadian identity.pilarpillarpiller  
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Farther or further?

An English quiz in which the user has to decide whether to use “farther” or “further” in each sentence. Farther and further have a lot in common: they sound alike, they look alike, and they both refer to distance. So it's no wonder we commonly confuse these two words!But there are some key differences in their meanings and in some of the ways each word can be used. Do you know what these differences are? Try this quiz to find out!1. If we want to our research, we'll need more funding.fartherfurtherboth are correct2. The study provides evidence of the benefits of reading aloud to children.fartherfurtherboth are correct3. The restaurant you're talking about is on the side of town.fartherfurtherboth are correct4. We're getting off topic. Let's come back to the main point.fartherfurtherboth are correct5. My pedometer tells me that I walked today than I did yesterday.fartherfurtherboth are correct6. The skiing village was north than we realized.fartherfurtherboth are correct7. , the museum offers weekly art workshops for people of all ages.FartherFurtherboth are correct8. Our goal is to a harmonious discussion between both parties. fartherfurtherboth are correct9. My house is from the theatre than Raj's is, so we should meet at his place and go from there. fartherfurtherboth are correct10. to your request for information, I have attached the required documents.FartherFurtherboth are correct  
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Suffixes after “y”: Keep the “y” or switch to “i”?

An English-language quiz in which the user has to choose the correct spelling of words with a suffix added after a final “-y” When adding a suffix to a word ending in y, how do you know if you should keep the final y or change it to an i? Here's a hint – look at the letter that comes before the y:If it's a vowel (a, e, o, u), we generally keep the y.If it's a consonant, we generally change the y to an i.Now that you know the basic rules, see if you can choose the correctly spelled word in the questions below. But be careful: there are a few exceptions!1. It's a day! Let's pack a picnic and head to the beach!beautyfulbeautiful2. Kateri has been working as an environmental for nearly 15 years now.lobbyistlobbiist3. Joseph's creative approach to problem solving makes him highly .employableemploiable4. It's not like Ivana to sleep in. she's up with the sun!OrdinarylyOrdinarily5. To help me overcome my , I decided to take an improv class.shynessshiness6. our returns policy should cut down on confusion for both our employees and our customers.SimplifyingSimplifiing7. About two months ago, Amélie started going for walks at lunchtime to get some exercise during the workday.daylydaily8. The museum's annual charity ball was by far the event I've ever attended.fancyestfanciest9. I'm , so I could eat a little something.hungryishhungriish10. Pacing yourself at the beginning of the race increases the that you'll be able to finish strong.likelyhoodlikelihood  
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Words that end with “-sion” and “-tion”

An English-language quiz in which the user has to choose the correct spelling of words ending in “-sion” and “-tion” Words that end with -sion and -tion can be difficult to spell because these endings sound similar.The good news is that you don't have to rely on sound alone to determine which ending to use! You can also look at the spelling of the word's related verb form. For example, most verbs that end in -duce will take the -tion ending after the c (like introduce, which becomes introduction).With that hint in mind, see if you can fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the correct spelling.1. I’m really enjoying learning about the traditions of Canada’s Inuit .populasionpopulation2. I’ve almost finished the report. I just have to write the .conclusionconclution3. When Paula cleans her room, she always feels a to reorganize her closet.compulsioncompultion4. Today in science class, Ms. Greer taught her students about the role that plays in composting.decomposisiondecomposition5. Jaya waited in line to get tickets while Sinead went to the to get popcorn and drinks.concessionconcetion6. Jenna and her friends are really excited to go to the video game this weekend.convensionconvention7. Fred made the that it was his turn to choose a book for book club, since he hadn’t had a turn to pick in a while.assumpsionassumption8. The slips for the class trip to the science centre must be signed by Friday.permissionpermition9. It’s a common that if you go outside with wet hair, you’ll catch a cold.misconcepsionmisconception10. As a kid, Sadie had an to cheese. Now she loves it; she puts cheese on everything!aversionavertion  
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Words that end with “-able” and “-ible”

An English-language quiz on how to spell words that end with the suffixes “-able” and “-ible” Words that end with -able and -ible are difficult to spell because they’re pronounced the same way. Here are some general guidelines to help you decide which ending to use. But be careful: there are exceptions!If the corresponding noun ends in -ation (notation), add the suffix -able: notableIf the corresponding noun ends in -sion or -tion (division), add the suffix -ible: divisibleIn most other cases, when the root word is a complete word (understand), add the suffix -able: understandable1. What are the for this project?deliverablesdeliveribles2. The family stores their in a safe!valuablesvaluibles3. Most insurance policies have a , that is, an amount of money you will personally be required to pay.deductabledeductible4. assets, such as trademarks and copyrights, are assets that are not physical in nature!IntangableIntangible5. You can count on Antonella. She's a young woman.responsableresponsible6. The team’s workload is at the current time!manageablemanagible7. Choose goods that are .durabledurible8. The maximum dose for this medication is indicated on the label.permissablepermissible9. Keep objects away from children.breakablebreakible10. This material is made of polyester.destructabledestructible  
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Flowers sweet to smell but hard to spell

An English-language quiz in which the user must choose the correct spelling for different flower names Flowers are beautiful to receive, but their names are sometimes hard to spell.In the sentences below, see if you can fill in the blank with the correct spelling.1. In herbal medicine, the has always been used for aches and pains.daisydaisiedazey2. The term is the name of both a flower and a colour.perriwinkleperiwinkelperiwinkle3. The purple is the provincial flower of New Brunswick.violletvioletteviolet4. bulbs were once used as a source of food by the Indigenous peoples of Mexico.DahliaDahlyaDaylia5. In Victorian England, the was used to let others know you were thinking of them.pansypansiepanzey6. are very fragrant flowers.HyasinthsHyacinthsHiacinthes7. The Imperial Seal of Japan is a .chryzanthemumchrysanthemumcrysanthemum8. All parts of are poisonous, including the leaves.rhododendronsrododendronsrhododendruns9. Wayson Choy’s novel The Jade takes us into Vancouver’s Chinatown of the 1930s and ’40s.PeeonyPeonyPeonie10. Foraging for greens is becoming popular again.dandyliondandeliondandeelion  
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Spelling challenge: Canadian summer festivals

An English quiz in which the user must choose the correctly spelled word in sentences that deal with 10 Canadian summer festivals. Rain or shine, there are plenty of Canadian festivals to choose from in summertime!The sentences below deal with 10 Canadian summer festivals. Find the correct spelling for the missing word in each.1. People of all ages enjoy the Halifax Busker Festival, which takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia.annualyannuallyanually2. Alberta’s Calgary Stampede, which takes place over 10 days in July, is for its parade and its rodeo competition.reknownreknownedrenowned3. You can try foods from different countries when you visit the at Mosaic, a festival of cultures in Regina, Saskatchewan.pavillionspavillonspavilions4. Watch volunteers prepare the longest lobster roll at the Shediac Lobster Festival in New Brunswick.world’sworlds’worlds5. The Adäka Cultural Festival in Whitehorse, Yukon, showcases and modern Indigenous dance.tradishunaltradishionaltraditional6. Francophone artists from all over the world perform in free outdoor at the Francos de Montréal festival in Quebec.consertsconcertsconsurts7. The Toronto International Film Festival in Ontario is one of the largest events of kind in the world.its’it’sits8. The Iceberg Festival and the Fish, Fun and Folk Festival are the many festivals held in Newfoundland and Labrador.amongamungamoung9. At the Vancouver International Jazz Festival in British Columbia, musicians give in community centres, night clubs and parks.performansesperformancesperformences10. Each year, the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Manitoba attracts of music lovers.thousendsthousindsthousands  
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Honouring Indigenous Peoples

An English quiz in which the user answers language-related questions on the theme of Indigenous peoples. Try our quiz to learn about Indigenous Peoples and test your knowledge of certain points of English too!1. In Canada, the term “” refers to an Indigenous grouping composed of many different nations having their own origin, history and culture, and whose members have called North America home from time immemorial.First Nationsfirst nations2. The epic poem The Song of Hiawatha is based on Ojibwe legends the real Hiawatha was an important Iroquois leader., although. Although,3. Inuktut is the native language of .the Inuit peopleInuit4. Six Nations, the largest reserve in is home to members of all six Iroquois nations.CanadaCanada,5. The word “caribou” comes from the language.Mi’kmaqMickmac6. Michif is the traditional language of the Métis peoples in the Canadian it is mainly a mixture of Cree and French.Prairies;Prairies,7. In Canada, the preferred collective term for First Nations, Inuit and Métis is Peoples.AboriginalIndigenous8. The are the largest group of First Nations in Canada.CreesCris9. The Constitution of the Haida Nation states, “Like the forests, the roots of our people are intertwined such that the greatest troubles cannot overcome us.”us”.10. The traditional hunting grounds of the Siksika, or Blackfoot, were the buffalo ranges in Alberta and Montana.Southern, Northernsouthern, northern  
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Words that end with the sound “-er”

An English-language quiz on the spelling of words that end with the sound “ er.” Words that end with the sound “‑er” can be difficult to spell. That’s because this sound can be spelled three ways: ‑er, ‑or or ‑ar.In the sentences below, see if you can fill in the blank with the correct spelling.1. Our fall drive through the brilliant yellows, oranges and reds of the Muskokas was .spectacularspectaculer2. Paul Nicklen is an award-winning Canadian , filmmaker, and marine biologist.photographorphotographer3. After the program’s ratings began to fall, the threatened to pull out.advertisorsadvertisers4. A good translates the meaning of a sentence, not the individual words.translatortranslater5. Don used a to show slides of his climb on Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies.projectorprojecter6. Canadians are the of a unique justice system in which two official languages and two legal traditions coexist.inheritorsinheriters7. The two sisters have features.similarsimiler8. The airplanes were in the .hangerhangar9. To make some money, Ahmed took a job as a .canvassorcanvasser10. French Samuel de Champlain is also known as the “Father of New France.”navigatornavigater  
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Inspiring Canadian women

An English-language quiz in which the user must choose the correctly spelled word or expression in sentences about inspiring Canadian women In fields as varied as business, politics, arts, literature and sport, Canadian women have made their mark in history. Get to know 10 inspiring Canadian women in the sentences that make up our quiz!Fill in the blanks below with the correctly spelled word or expression.1. Céline Dion, a world- singer, enjoyed almost immediate success in Quebec after the release of her first two albums.reknownedrenowned2. The television adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale positive reviews.evokedinvoked3. Chantal Petitclerc is a 14-time  gold medallist in wheelchair track and field.ParolympianParalympianparolympian4. Actor Sandra Oh became in the role of surgeon Cristina Yang on the medical series Grey's Anatomy.well-nownwell-knownwell known5. Michelle O’Bonsawin, an Abenaki member of the Odanak First , is the first Indigenous justice to serve on the Supreme Court of Canada.nationNation6. Farah Alibay, who studied engineering and now works at NASA, was part of the mobility team for the rover Perseverance, which landed on Mars in 2021.airspaceaerospace7. Kim Campbell is the only woman to have the position of prime minister of Canada.ocupiedoccuppiedoccupied8. Speed skater Cindy Klassen has six Olympic medals.resievedrecievedreceived9. Emily Carr is one of the figures in Canadian painting.formostforemostfourmost10. Goaltender Manon Rhéaume is the only to have played in the National Hockey League (NHL).womenwomanfeemale  
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The final “e”: Keep it or drop it?

An English quiz on spelling related to the rules about dropping the final “e” before a suffix. When adding a suffix to a base word that ends in e, we have to decide when to keep that final e and when to drop it. Usually, we drop the final e before a suffix starting with a vowel, and we keep it before a suffix starting with a consonant. But there are a number of exceptions to this simple rule!Do you know when to drop that final “e” and when to keep it? See if you can pick the answer that is spelled correctly in the questions below.1. Judith said that she was not sure if she would be coming over for dinner tonight.entirlyentirely2. Bob and Maggie got into a heated last night and now refuse to speak to each other.argumentarguement3. We’re really to go to Banff this winter.hopinghopeing4. The police officer was .couragouscourageous5. George is an avid ; he even paddled the full length of the Athabasca River!canoistcanoeist6. I believe that everything will go well.trulytruely7. Don’t worry about the stain; it’s really not .noticablenoticeable8. So far, everyone has been with the mayor’s decision.agreingagreeing9. We want to hire someone who is and experienced in the field.knowledgibleknowledgeable10. The of their answers makes me think they are trying to hide something.vagunessvagueness  
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Homonyms: Sight, site, cite

An English-language quiz on spelling related to the words “sight,” “site” and “cite” Homonyms, like sight, site and cite, are words that sound the same but have different spellings and different meanings. See if you can choose the correct spelling in the sentences below. Need help? Check our writing tip “cite, sight, site.”1. The engineer will be on today to verify that the plans are being properly executed.sightsitecite2. Air pollution can affect your .sightsitecite3. Logan did not the Criminal Code in his research paper.sightsitecite4. Julie enjoyed the exotic and sounds that she experienced on her trip.sightssitescites5. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is one of Canada’s most breathtaking archaeological .sightssitescites6. The passage above is from a well-known poem.sightedsitedcited7. Watching the couple finally exchange their vows was a lovely .sightsitecite8. A decision was made to Fyodor for his outstanding achievements.sightsitecite9. Nova Scotia has some magnificent historic .sightssitescites10. Soon a post office building may no longer be a familiar .sightsitecite  
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Homonyms: To, two, too

An English quiz in which the user must distinguish between the homophones “to,” “two” and “too.” To, two and too are examples of homonyms, words that sound alike but are spelled differently. Two is a number ("two lumps of sugar"). Too is an adverb meaning "also" ("John came, too"); "very" ("not too much"); or "excessively" ("too big," "too cold"). To is the right spelling for all other meanings.Try this quiz to see if you know the difference between to, two and too.1. The peewee hockey team flew Iqaluit on a cultural exchange visit.totwotoo2. I sometimes find butter tarts sweet.totwotoo3. Children are considered toddlers when they turn .totwotoo4. The manager didn't seem pleased with my suggestion.totwotoo5. Jordan lost the key the filing cabinet.totwotoo6. Terry is helping Natalia get in shape.totwotoo7. This dress is tight for me now.totwotoo8. The recipe calls for tablespoons of maple syrup.totwotoo9. You're a science-fiction fan? Me, !totwotoo10. After a few minutes, the injured man came .totwotoo  
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Homonyms: Their, they’re, there

An English quiz in which the user must choose between the homonyms “they’re,” “there” and “their.” Homonyms are words that sound alike but are spelled differently. Their, they're and there are examples of homonyms.Their is a possessive adjective that means "belonging to them" ("The children are doing their homework"). They're is a contraction of they are ("They're performing at the concert.")There can be an adverb or noun referring to a specific location ("Let's go there!") or a word used to introduce a sentence with a delayed subject ("There is an hour left to go"). It can also be an interjection ("There, there. Don't cry.")Try this quiz to see if you know the difference between their, they're and there.1. , now. It's all better.TheirThereThey're2. electric car has a bigger battery than ours.TheirThereThey're3. going to the hospital.TheirThereThey're4. are many students enrolled in French immersion in Canadian schools.TheirThereThey're5. preparing the main course for the potluck.TheirThereThey're6. The couple checked on baby.theirtherethey're7. They arrived at destination safe and sound.theirtherethey're8. Once you get , call me.theirtherethey're9. never was a better time to seek a career in that field.TheirThereThey're10. all going to the retirement party.TheirThereThey're  
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Common words that are commonly misspelled

An English quiz on common words that are misspelled, often because of the way they are pronounced. Some common words in the English language are often misspelled. Try our quiz, and see if you've been spelling these words correctly!1. People used to wipe their nose with a .handkerchiefhankerchief2. are in order for the newly married couple.CongradulationsCongratulations3. The National Military of the Canadian Forces is located in Ottawa.CemetaryCemetery4. Acadian French has a distinct .pronounciationpronunciation5. Roy Dupuis was once voted most Canadian actor.handsomehansome6. The party's caucus meets on .WednesdayWensday7. When detangling curly hair, use your fingers or a wide-tooth .combcome8. The offense is punishable by .indictmentinditement9. Northern Canada makes up part of the .ArcticArtic10. Interest you pay on money used to generate income may be if it meets Canada Revenue Agency criteria.deductabledeductible  
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