Use Spelling Patterns and Generalizations - 3rd Grade Writing
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Choose the correct plural spelling: dish + (plural) → dishs or dishes?
Choose the correct plural spelling: dish + (plural) → dishs or dishes?
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dishes. Words ending in -sh take -es for plural.
dishes. Words ending in -sh take -es for plural.
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What spelling change is needed when adding -ing to a word ending in silent e (example: make + ing)?
What spelling change is needed when adding -ing to a word ending in silent e (example: make + ing)?
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Drop the silent e, then add -ing (making). Silent e is dropped before vowel suffixes to avoid double vowels.
Drop the silent e, then add -ing (making). Silent e is dropped before vowel suffixes to avoid double vowels.
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Choose the correct spelling: "Please cetch the ball." (catch or cetch?)
Choose the correct spelling: "Please cetch the ball." (catch or cetch?)
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catch. Short vowel a requires -tch for /ch/ sound.
catch. Short vowel a requires -tch for /ch/ sound.
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What does the prefix un- usually mean in a word?
What does the prefix un- usually mean in a word?
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not; the opposite of. Un- reverses or negates the base word's meaning.
not; the opposite of. Un- reverses or negates the base word's meaning.
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What does the suffix -ful usually mean in a word (example: helpful)?
What does the suffix -ful usually mean in a word (example: helpful)?
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full of. -ful transforms nouns into adjectives meaning 'having quality of.'
full of. -ful transforms nouns into adjectives meaning 'having quality of.'
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Identify the base word in the word "careless."
Identify the base word in the word "careless."
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care. Remove suffix -less to find the root word.
care. Remove suffix -less to find the root word.
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What is the rule for choosing -tch or -ch at the end of a word for the /ch/ sound?
What is the rule for choosing -tch or -ch at the end of a word for the /ch/ sound?
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Use -tch after a short vowel; otherwise often use -ch (catch, lunch). Short vowels trigger -tch; other patterns use -ch.
Use -tch after a short vowel; otherwise often use -ch (catch, lunch). Short vowels trigger -tch; other patterns use -ch.
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What ending is usually added to form a plural for words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh?
What ending is usually added to form a plural for words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh?
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Add -es (boxes, wishes). These endings need -es for easier pronunciation.
Add -es (boxes, wishes). These endings need -es for easier pronunciation.
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Choose the correct spelling for third-person singular: enjoy + s → enjoyes or enjoys?
Choose the correct spelling for third-person singular: enjoy + s → enjoyes or enjoys?
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enjoys. Y stays after vowel o, just add -s.
enjoys. Y stays after vowel o, just add -s.
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Choose the correct spelling for plural: baby + s → babies or babys?
Choose the correct spelling for plural: baby + s → babies or babys?
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babies. Y changes to i after consonant b, then add -es for plural.
babies. Y changes to i after consonant b, then add -es for plural.
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What happens to y when adding -s to a word ending in vowel + y (example: play + s)?
What happens to y when adding -s to a word ending in vowel + y (example: play + s)?
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Keep y and add -s (plays). Y stays unchanged after vowels when adding suffixes.
Keep y and add -s (plays). Y stays unchanged after vowels when adding suffixes.
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What is the rule for changing y to i when adding -es or -ed (example: try + ed)?
What is the rule for changing y to i when adding -es or -ed (example: try + ed)?
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Change y to i after a consonant, then add the ending (tried). Y acts like a vowel after consonants, changing to i before suffixes.
Change y to i after a consonant, then add the ending (tried). Y acts like a vowel after consonants, changing to i before suffixes.
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Find and correct the spelling: "I am hopeing for good news."
Find and correct the spelling: "I am hopeing for good news."
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Correct: hoping. Drop silent e from 'hope' before adding -ing.
Correct: hoping. Drop silent e from 'hope' before adding -ing.
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What is the rule for doubling the final consonant before adding -ing (example: hop + ing)?
What is the rule for doubling the final consonant before adding -ing (example: hop + ing)?
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Double in a 1-1-1 word: CVC, 1 syllable, 1 vowel (hopping). 1-1-1 pattern: one syllable, one vowel, one final consonant.
Double in a 1-1-1 word: CVC, 1 syllable, 1 vowel (hopping). 1-1-1 pattern: one syllable, one vowel, one final consonant.
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What spelling change is needed when adding -ed to a word ending in silent e (example: hope + ed)?
What spelling change is needed when adding -ed to a word ending in silent e (example: hope + ed)?
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Keep the e and add -d (hoped). Silent e is kept before consonant suffixes like -d.
Keep the e and add -d (hoped). Silent e is kept before consonant suffixes like -d.
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