Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Exaggerate
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
The correct spelling is ‘‘exaggerate’’ with ‘‘-xagge-’’ in the middle and the suffix ‘‘-rate’’.
Option-by-option analysis
Exaggerate — correct (ex + agger + ate). ✅Exeggrate — wrong vowel/consonant sequence; incorrect.Exagerate — missing the second ‘‘g’’; incorrect.Exadgerate — replaces ‘‘gg’’ with ‘‘dg’’; incorrect.
Memory tip
Think of ‘‘extra G’’ in ‘‘exaggerate’’ — it truly ‘‘exaggerates’’ the ‘‘g’’ by doubling it.
Final Answer
Exaggerate
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