Basic Details
Word: Arrangement
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A plan made so that something can happen; the way things are put in order; or a group of things set out to look attractive, such as flowers.
Synonyms: plan, layout, order, display
Antonyms: disorder
How to Spell Arrangement
Syllables: ar - range - ment
Tricky part: Arrange keeps its final e before ment. Arrangment, with the e missing, is the commonest mistake.
Watch out for: arrangment, arangement, arrangemant
Memory tip: Say it in three solid pieces, ar - range - ment, and write each one in full. The whole word range sits in the middle, e and all.
Usage Examples
Example 1: The seating arrangement for the exam was pinned on the notice board.
Example 2: Dad made an arrangement with the neighbour to water our plants while we were away.
Example 3: The flower arrangement at the wedding had marigolds and tuberoses.
Fun Fact
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It pays as much attention to the stems, leaves and empty spaces as to the flowers themselves.
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Word Makeup
Only one of these root words takes the suffix ment to make a real word. Choose it.
a) arrange
b) explain
c) arrive
d) decide
Show answer
a) arrange. Arrange + ment gives arrangement; the other three make decision, explanation and arrival.
Word Connection
Choose the word closest in meaning to arrangement as used in the sentence:
We need to finalise the arrangement for the school trip by Friday.
a) plan
b) argument
c) mess
d) confusion
Show answer
a) plan. An arrangement for a trip is the plan for it.
Word Cookie
Find the misspelt word in the sentence:
The principal thanked the parents for their help with the transport arrangment during the annual sports day at the district ground.
a) principal
b) arrangment
c) district
d) annual
Show answer
b) arrangment. Arrange holds on to its final e when ment is added.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A flower arrangement is ____.
a) flowers set out in an attractive way
b) a flower shop
c) a list of flower names
d) a garden
Show answer
a) flowers set out in an attractive way
2. If two families come to an arrangement, they ____.
a) sell flowers
b) move house
c) reach an agreement
d) have a fight
Show answer
c) reach an agreement
