WAECEnglish LanguageLexis & Structure

Correctly spelled word.

AAccomodate
BAcommodate
CAccommodateCORRECT
DAcomodate
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Toasta AI Explanation
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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