Spelling Rules, Patterns, and Vocabulary: Improve Your Spelling Skills

Question 1

Which word is spelled correctly?

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separate

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seperate

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sepparate

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seperrate

Question 2

When adding the suffix "-ate" to a word that ends in "-e," what should you do to the word?

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Drop the final "e" before adding "-ate"

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Double the final consonant before adding "-ate"

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Change the final "y" to "i" before adding "-ate"

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Keep the final letter as it is before adding "-ate"

Question 3

Which word is spelled correctly?

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Beautiful

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Beutiful

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Beautifil

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Beatiful

Question 4

When you're unsure how to spell a word, what's the best way to check its spelling?

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Use a dictionary or online dictionary

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Ask a friend or teacher

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Guess the spelling based on how it sounds

Question 5

When you want to make sure you spell a new word correctly, which resource is best to use?

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A dictionary

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A thesaurus

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An encyclopedia

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A website

Question 6

What does the suffix '-ity' in the word 'difficulty' change the word into?

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A noun describing a state or quality

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A verb

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An adjective

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A plural form

Question 7

You're writing invitations to invite your friends to your birthday party. Which of these words would you use in your invitation?

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invitation

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accommodate

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embarrassment

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necessary

Question 8

Why do some English words have letters that are not pronounced, like the "k" in "knee"?

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Because the pronunciation of words has changed over time, leaving behind silent letters in the spelling

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To make the words sound more pleasant to the ear

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To tell apart words that are spelled similarly but sound different

Question 9

Which of these is the best way to improve your spelling?

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Study spelling rules, practice writing words, and consult a dictionary when unsure

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Memorize how each word looks

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Write words repeatedly without considering their spelling

Question 10

Select the correct homophone to complete the sentence: The two friends were having a lively __________ about their favorite music.

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hear

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here

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heir

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hair

Question 11

How does knowing the origin and history of words help us understand their spelling?

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It provides clues to their spelling based on their historical development.

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It's not necessary because words are spelled the way they sound.

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It only applies to old words and not modern spelling.

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It's only useful for scholars and not everyday spelling.

Question 12

What is the correct spelling of the word for the musical instrument played by blowing air into it?

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Wind instrument

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Windinstrament

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Wind-instrument

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Windinstrument

Question 13

Which spelling strategy involves breaking a word into smaller parts and spelling each part separately?

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Chunking

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Whole word approach

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Phonics approach

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Look-say-cover-write-check approach

Question 14

Which spelling pattern is added to regular verbs to show they happened in the past?

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-ed

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-ing

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-en

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-t

Question 15

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

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receive

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reseve

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recieve

Question 16

What is the plural form of 'leaf'?

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leaves

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leafves

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leefs

Question 17

What is the suffix used to form nouns that describe a person's job or occupation?

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-er

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-ment

Question 18

What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'eat'?

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eaten

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et

Question 19

What is the antonym of 'hot'?

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cold

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warm

Question 20

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'not able to be heard'?

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inaudible

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inudible

Question 21

What is the correct plural form of 'child'?

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children

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childern

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childrens

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childer

Question 22

Which of the following words is a homophone of 'brake'?

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break

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breake

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brack

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brick

Question 23

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'a place where people live'?

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residence

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residance

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resedence

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residentis

Question 24

Which of the following words is an example of a noun?

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dog

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run

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jump

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beautiful

Question 25

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'a feeling of great happiness'?

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excitment

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exitement

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exsitement

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excitmentt

Question 26

Which spelling rule is applied in the word "success" to make the /s/ sound?

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Using -ss

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Adding -s

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Adding -es

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Using -c-

Question 27

Which spelling is correct for the word that means 'a place where people work'?

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workplace

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wokrplace

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workplase

Question 28

Which word has the opposite meaning to 'happy'?

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Sad

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Angry

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Excited

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Hopeful

Question 29

Which word is spelled correctly?

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accommodate

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accomodate

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acommodate

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akomodate

Question 30

Identify the word that is spelled correctly:

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receive

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cieve

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belive

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beleive

Question 31

Which word is spelled correctly according to the 'i before e, except after c' rule?

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piece

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wierd

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their

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science

Question 32

Identify the word that is an example of a compound word:

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football

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carefree

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helpful

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unhappy

Question 33

What is the correct plural form of the word 'child'?

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children

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childs

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childrens

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childes

Question 34

Which word is the opposite of 'happy'?

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sad

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cheerful

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joyful

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delighted

Question 35

Which of the following words is a compound word?

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playground

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beautiful

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quickly

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wonder

Question 36

Which of the following words is most closely related to 'book'?

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library

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table

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chair

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window

Question 37

Which word is spelled correctly?

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accommodate

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accomodate

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accomdate

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accomodate

Question 38

Which word is hyphenated correctly?

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anyway

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any-way

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any way

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any-way

Question 39

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

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accommodate

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accomodate

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acommodate

Question 40

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word for a large body of water?

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ocean

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osean

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otion

Question 41

What is the root word in the word 'uncomfortable'?

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comfort

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un

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able

Question 42

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'happy'?

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excited

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sad

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angry

Question 43

What is the correct spelling of the word for a small, furry animal with a long tail?

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squirrel

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skwerl

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skwirrell

Question 44

How do you spell the plural form of the word 'leaf'?

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leaves

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leafes

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leafs

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leafies

Question 45

Which spelling is correct?

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accommodate

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accomodate

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acommodate

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accomodate

Question 46

Which word is hyphenated correctly?

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well-known

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well known

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wellknown

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well_known

Question 47

Which prefix means 'not'?

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un-

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re-

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mis-

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over-

Question 48

Which word has the suffix '-ment' added correctly?

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enjoyment

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exciting

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beautiful

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lovely

Question 49

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The cat, sat on the mat.

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The cat sat, on the mat.

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The cat sat on, the mat.

Question 50

Which word describes a sound?

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rustle

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red

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beautiful

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quickly

Question 51

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

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accommodate

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accomodate

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acommodate

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acomidate

Question 52

Complete the analogy: 'cat : kitten :: dog : _____'

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puppy

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doggy

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pup

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doggie

Question 53

Which word means the opposite of 'happy'?

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sad

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joyous

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content

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excited

Question 54

Which sentence uses a simile?

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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The sky was blue.

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The car was very fast.

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I am reading a book.

Question 55

Which word is created by adding '-ment' to its root word?

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Movement

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Joyful

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Beautiful

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Excited

Question 56

What word describes a strong feeling of sadness?

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Melancholy

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Happy

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Furious

Question 57

What is the correct spelling for someone who plays music for a living?

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Musician

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Musishan

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Musisyan

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Musishon

Question 58

Why do some letters in English words sometimes stay silent?

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Because of how our language has changed and borrowed words

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To make words look harder

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Because English spelling hasn't changed

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To make it tricky for people learning to read

Question 59

Select the word that completes the sentence correctly: The teacher asked the students to check their essays __________.

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proofread

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prefere

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prefure

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proofreed

Question 60

Which option is NOT a recommended strategy for improving spelling?

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guessing

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using a dictionary

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sounding out words

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practicing regularly

Question 61

Which option provides a synonym for the word 'synonym'?

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word with a similar meaning

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antonym

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homonym

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word with an opposite meaning

Question 62

Identify the word that does NOT make the 'c' sound when pronounced:

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ocean

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city

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bicycle

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soccer

Question 63

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

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accommodation

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accomodation

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acomodation

Question 64

Which spelling rule applies when adding '-ful' to a word ending in '-y'?

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Change the 'y' to 'i'

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Words ending in '-ment' usually add '-al'

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Words ending in '-tion' usually drop the 'e' before adding a suffix