Spell Check #3 - Statistics

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  • The average score is 10 of 20
Answer Stats
Sentence Correction % Correct
The audacious thieves stole the President's plane right out of its hanger. hangar
81%
The princess was wearing a 16-caret gold tiara with jasper and turquoise insets. karat
80%
Outwardly, I am keeping a tight rein on my grief—but inside, I am balling my eyes out. bawling
71%
The pallbearers stared fixedly ahead as the church bells toiled for the deceased. tolled
71%
Practical jokes are okay if not mean-spirited, but this harassment goes beyond the pail. pale.
67%
Our archenemy has offered an armistice; let us cease the opportunity to make lasting peace. seize
56%
She thought it wise to test her suitor's metal before accepting his marriage proposal. mettle
53%
What would you do differently in my straights, O fount of much criticism and little aid? straits
53%
In my opinion, this tiff of yours is much to do about nothing—just make amends and move on. ado
52%
The marvelous scents wafting from the kitchen peaked my appetite to a roar. piqued
52%
The manor house looks like a haunted castle, with Gothic battlements and a rot-iron fence. wrought
52%
I chock up my success to good upbringing, determined effort, and occasional lucky breaks. chalk
51%
A "prestidigitator" is a performer who entertains with magic tricks based on slight of hand. sleight
45%
I miss the pistachio nugget that Grandma used to make every year at Christmas time. nougat
42%
The troupe dressed up in stereotypical Gypsy clothing and performed flamingo dances. flamenco
41%
The Court ruled that the General, by declaring marshal law, had exceeded his authority. martial
41%
Thanks to urban sprawl, tracks of formerly useless wasteland are now worth fortunes. tracts
40%
Stone soup tastes even better if you add onions, parsnips, and a bullion cube to the stones. bouillon
19%
According to sailors' lore, their sighting of seven dolphins augers well for a successful voyage. augurs
15%
After the renovations, the Jones's house has a three-car garage and a private pool. Joneses'
11%
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