Choose the word with correct British spelling.

General English ·Previously asked in JKSSB Constable (Executive / Armed / IRP / SDRF) 2017

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Question

Choose the word with correct British spelling.

  1. A. Ricite
  2. B. Resite
  3. C. Recite (Correct answer)
  4. D. Rycite

Correct Answer

Option C — Recite

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Recite.

Key Points

  • The correct spelling is recite — *re* + *cite*, meaning to repeat something aloud from memory.
  • *Ricite*, *Resite* and *Rycite* are all misspellings.

Additional Information

  • The root is Latin *citare*, "to call or summon", which also gives cite, excite, incite and recital.
  • Do not confuse recite with resite (to move to a new site) — the latter is a rare but genuine word.
  • The noun forms are recitation and recital, the latter usually musical.

Topics covered: Spelling Vocabulary