Spell Grade-Level Words - 4th Grade Writing
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Identify the correct spelling: definately or definitely.
Identify the correct spelling: definately or definitely.
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definitely. Remember: finite, not finate.
definitely. Remember: finite, not finate.
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Identify the correct spelling: seperate or separate.
Identify the correct spelling: seperate or separate.
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separate. Remember: there's 'a rat' in separate.
separate. Remember: there's 'a rat' in separate.
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Identify the correct spelling: untill or until.
Identify the correct spelling: untill or until.
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until. Only one L at the end.
until. Only one L at the end.
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What is the best reference to consult first to confirm the correct spelling of a word in your writing?
What is the best reference to consult first to confirm the correct spelling of a word in your writing?
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A dictionary (print or online). Dictionaries provide authoritative spellings.
A dictionary (print or online). Dictionaries provide authoritative spellings.
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Which option correctly spells the plural of baby: babys, babies, or babyes?
Which option correctly spells the plural of baby: babys, babies, or babyes?
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babies. Y changes to i before adding -es for plurals.
babies. Y changes to i before adding -es for plurals.
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Which option correctly spells the plural of box: boxs, boxes, or boxies?
Which option correctly spells the plural of box: boxs, boxes, or boxies?
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boxes. Words ending in x take -es for plurals.
boxes. Words ending in x take -es for plurals.
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Which option correctly spells the plural of leaf: leafs or leaves?
Which option correctly spells the plural of leaf: leafs or leaves?
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leaves. Most words ending in f change to v + es.
leaves. Most words ending in f change to v + es.
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Which option correctly spells the past tense of plan: planed or planned?
Which option correctly spells the past tense of plan: planed or planned?
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planned. Single-syllable CVC words double the final consonant.
planned. Single-syllable CVC words double the final consonant.
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Which option correctly spells the present participle of make: makeing or making?
Which option correctly spells the present participle of make: makeing or making?
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making. Drop silent e before adding -ing.
making. Drop silent e before adding -ing.
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Which option correctly spells the comparative of busy: busyer or busier?
Which option correctly spells the comparative of busy: busyer or busier?
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busier. Y changes to i before adding -er.
busier. Y changes to i before adding -er.
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What is the spelling rule for forming most plurals of words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh (for example, dish)?
What is the spelling rule for forming most plurals of words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh (for example, dish)?
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Add -es. These endings need -es to be pronounceable.
Add -es. These endings need -es to be pronounceable.
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What is the spelling rule for forming most plurals of words ending in f or fe (for example, wolf)?
What is the spelling rule for forming most plurals of words ending in f or fe (for example, wolf)?
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Usually change f/fe to v and add -es. Common pattern, though some exceptions exist.
Usually change f/fe to v and add -es. Common pattern, though some exceptions exist.
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Which option correctly spells the contraction for I will: Ill, I’ll, or I wil?
Which option correctly spells the contraction for I will: Ill, I’ll, or I wil?
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I’ll. Apostrophe replaces 'wi' in 'will'.
I’ll. Apostrophe replaces 'wi' in 'will'.
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Which option correctly spells the contraction for they are: theyre, they’re, or their?
Which option correctly spells the contraction for they are: theyre, they’re, or their?
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they’re. Apostrophe replaces 'a' in 'are'.
they’re. Apostrophe replaces 'a' in 'are'.
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What is the spelling rule for adding a suffix to a word ending in silent e (for example, hope + ing)?
What is the spelling rule for adding a suffix to a word ending in silent e (for example, hope + ing)?
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Drop the final e before a vowel-starting suffix. Silent e is dropped to avoid double vowels.
Drop the final e before a vowel-starting suffix. Silent e is dropped to avoid double vowels.
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What is the spelling rule for adding a suffix to a word ending in consonant + y (for example, happy + er)?
What is the spelling rule for adding a suffix to a word ending in consonant + y (for example, happy + er)?
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Change y to i, then add the suffix. This prevents having two y's together.
Change y to i, then add the suffix. This prevents having two y's together.
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What is the spelling rule for adding -ing to a word ending in vowel + y (for example, play + ing)?
What is the spelling rule for adding -ing to a word ending in vowel + y (for example, play + ing)?
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Keep the y and add the suffix. Vowel + y words don't change the y.
Keep the y and add the suffix. Vowel + y words don't change the y.
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What is the spelling rule for adding a suffix to a 1-syllable word with 1 vowel and 1 final consonant (for example, hop + ing)?
What is the spelling rule for adding a suffix to a 1-syllable word with 1 vowel and 1 final consonant (for example, hop + ing)?
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Double the final consonant, then add the suffix. CVC pattern doubles to keep the vowel short.
Double the final consonant, then add the suffix. CVC pattern doubles to keep the vowel short.
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Which spelling generalization helps with words like "receive": is it "i before e" or "e before i" after c?
Which spelling generalization helps with words like "receive": is it "i before e" or "e before i" after c?
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Use "ei" after c (as in receive). C makes the ei combination necessary.
Use "ei" after c (as in receive). C makes the ei combination necessary.
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Which rule tells you when to change y to i before adding -es or -ed?
Which rule tells you when to change y to i before adding -es or -ed?
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Change consonant + y to i before adding -es or -ed. Prevents awkward letter combinations (baby → babies).
Change consonant + y to i before adding -es or -ed. Prevents awkward letter combinations (baby → babies).
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