Choose the word with correct British spelling.

Question

Choose the word with correct British spelling.

1. A. Accident (Correct answer)
2. B. Accedent
3. C. Eccident
4. D. None of the above

Correct Answer

Option A — Accident

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Accident.

Key Points

• The correct spelling is accident — double c, then i, ending -dent.
• *Accedent*, *Eccident* and the "none" option are wrong.

Additional Information

• From Latin *accidere*, "to happen", built on *ad-* + *cadere* (to fall) — the same root as cadence and casualty.
• Words with a similar double-c pattern: accommodate, accompany, accumulate, accuse, occasion, occur.
• Note that accede (to agree or take office) is a different word with a single c and *-cede*, which is what makes *accedent* a plausible-looking trap.