Ninety vs Ninty

Commonly Misspelled Words - Exercises and Quiz

This exercise focuses on commonly misspelled words

Understanding the Difference between Ninety vs Ninty

"Ninety"

Theory:

"Ninety" is the correct spelling of the number 90 in English.

Rules: 

⭐ "Ninety" follows the pattern of numbers ending in "ty" such as "sixty," "seventy," and "eighty."

⭐ The spelling includes an "e" after the "n."

Examples:

➡️ The temperature today is ninety degrees.

➡️ She saved ninety dollars last month.

➡️ There are ninety students in the auditorium.

Common Errors:

❌ Incorrect: The temperature today is ninty degrees.

❌ Incorrect: She saved ninty dollars last month.

❌ Incorrect: There are ninty students in the auditorium.

"Ninty"

Theory:

"Ninty" is a common misspelling of the number 90.

Rules:

⭐ There is no number in English spelled as "ninty."

⭐ Always use "ninety" for the correct spelling.

Examples of Common Errors:

❌ Incorrect: He scored ninty points in the game.

❌ Incorrect: The book costs ninty cents.

❌ Incorrect: The bus arrived ninty minutes late.

Tips to Remember the Correct Spelling

⭐ Think of "Nine": The number 90 starts with "nine," which includes an "e." Just add "ty" to "nine" to form "ninety."

⭐ Nine + ty = Ninety

⭐ Practice Writing: Write the word "ninety" multiple times to get used to the correct spelling.

⭐ Use Mnemonics: Create a mnemonic like "Nine Ends in E, Ninety Does Too" to help remember.

Examples in Sentences

✔️ Correct: My grandmother is ninety years old.

❌ Incorrect: My grandmother is ninty years old.

✔️ Correct: The recipe calls for ninety grams of flour.

❌ Incorrect: The recipe calls for ninty grams of flour.

✔️ Correct: There are ninety days in three months.

❌ Incorrect: There are ninty days in three months.

FAQ

How do you spell the number 90?

The number 90 is spelled as "ninety."

Why do people spell 90 as "ninty"?

People often spell 90 as "ninty" because they follow the pronunciation and forget the "e" in "ninety."

Can I use "ninty" in informal writing?

No, "ninty" is incorrect in all forms of writing. Always use "ninety."

Are there other numbers with similar spelling rules?

Yes, other numbers like "sixty," "seventy," and "eighty" follow similar patterns.

How can I remember the correct spelling of "ninety"?

Remember that "ninety" is derived from "nine," which has an "e." Practice writing "ninety" and use mnemonics like "Nine Ends in E, Ninety Does Too."