Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning**
The correct spelling is **Accommodate** — with **two C's and two M's**.
Think of it this way: the word comes from *ad-* (meaning "to") + *commodare* (meaning "make fit"). When these parts merged in English, both double letters stayed. The pattern is **ac-COM-mo-date**.
A memory trick: "Accommodate has enough room for two C's and two M's" — just like accommodating means making room for someone!
**Why the wrong options tempt you**
- **A (Accomodate)** — You remembered the double C but forgot the double M. This is the most common mistake because we don't clearly hear both M's when speaking.
- **B & D (Acommodate/Acomodate)** — You guessed at the number of letters. Single C makes it look simpler, but English kept the Latin roots intact.
The trap is assuming the spelling matches how casually we pronounce it. English spelling often preserves word origins.
**Quick takeaway**
Remember: **"CC-MM" — Accommodate is roomy enough for double letters in the middle!**
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