Choose the word with correct British spelling.
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Question
Choose the word with correct British spelling.
- A. Ricite
- B. Resite
- C. Recite (Correct answer)
- 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