Spell Grade-Appropriate Words Correctly - 5th Grade Writing
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Which spelling is correct for “needed”: necesary or necessary?
Which spelling is correct for “needed”: necesary or necessary?
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necessary. One 'c', double 's' - remember 'one collar, two socks.'
necessary. One 'c', double 's' - remember 'one collar, two socks.'
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Which spelling is correct for “to receive”: recieve or receive?
Which spelling is correct for “to receive”: recieve or receive?
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receive. 'I before e except after c' applies here.
receive. 'I before e except after c' applies here.
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Choose the correct spelling for “a study of a topic”: research or reserch?
Choose the correct spelling for “a study of a topic”: research or reserch?
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research. Re-search has an 'a' in the middle syllable.
research. Re-search has an 'a' in the middle syllable.
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Which spelling is correct for “a group working together”: commitee or committee?
Which spelling is correct for “a group working together”: commitee or committee?
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committee. Double 't' and double 'e' spell committee correctly.
committee. Double 't' and double 'e' spell committee correctly.
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Which spelling is correct for “privately owned”: priviledge or privilege?
Which spelling is correct for “privately owned”: priviledge or privilege?
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privilege. Ends in -ege, not -edge; think of 'private privilege.'
privilege. Ends in -ege, not -edge; think of 'private privilege.'
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Choose the correct spelling for “a happening”: occurence or occurrence?
Choose the correct spelling for “a happening”: occurence or occurrence?
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occurrence. Double 'r' when adding -ence to occur.
occurrence. Double 'r' when adding -ence to occur.
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Which spelling is correct for “separate”: seperate or separate?
Which spelling is correct for “separate”: seperate or separate?
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separate. Remember 'a rat' in sep-a-rat-e to spell it correctly.
separate. Remember 'a rat' in sep-a-rat-e to spell it correctly.
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Which spelling is correct for “definitely”: definately or definitely?
Which spelling is correct for “definitely”: definately or definitely?
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definitely. Finite + ly = definitely; no 'a' in the middle.
definitely. Finite + ly = definitely; no 'a' in the middle.
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Which spelling is correct for “a friend”: freind or friend?
Which spelling is correct for “a friend”: freind or friend?
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friend. 'I before e' rule; friend has 'ie' not 'ei.'
friend. 'I before e' rule; friend has 'ie' not 'ei.'
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Which spelling is correct for “a decision”: judg(e)ment or judgment (American English)?
Which spelling is correct for “a decision”: judg(e)ment or judgment (American English)?
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judgment. In American English, drop the 'e' before -ment.
judgment. In American English, drop the 'e' before -ment.
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What is the best reference to consult to confirm a word’s spelling during writing: dictionary or thesaurus?
What is the best reference to consult to confirm a word’s spelling during writing: dictionary or thesaurus?
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dictionary. Dictionaries show correct spellings; thesauruses show synonyms.
dictionary. Dictionaries show correct spellings; thesauruses show synonyms.
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Which spelling correctly names the practice of protecting nature: conservasion or conservation?
Which spelling correctly names the practice of protecting nature: conservasion or conservation?
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conservation. Words ending in -ation use 'a', not 's' before -tion.
conservation. Words ending in -ation use 'a', not 's' before -tion.
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Which spelling is correct for “a description”: discription or description?
Which spelling is correct for “a description”: discription or description?
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description. Describe + tion = description; keep the 'e' sound.
description. Describe + tion = description; keep the 'e' sound.
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What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “a purpose or goal”: intension or intention?
What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “a purpose or goal”: intension or intention?
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intention. The suffix -tion creates nouns; intention means purpose.
intention. The suffix -tion creates nouns; intention means purpose.
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Which spelling is correct for “a schedule”: calender or calendar?
Which spelling is correct for “a schedule”: calender or calendar?
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calendar. Ends in -ar, not -er; think 'calendar days.'
calendar. Ends in -ar, not -er; think 'calendar days.'
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Choose the correct spelling for “a statement that can be proven”: arguement or argument?
Choose the correct spelling for “a statement that can be proven”: arguement or argument?
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argument. No 'e' after 'u' in argument; it's argue + ment.
argument. No 'e' after 'u' in argument; it's argue + ment.
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What is the correct spelling: wierd or weird?
What is the correct spelling: wierd or weird?
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weird. Exception to 'i before e' rule.
weird. Exception to 'i before e' rule.
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What is the correct spelling: strenght or strength?
What is the correct spelling: strenght or strength?
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strength. Contains 'ngth' consonant cluster.
strength. Contains 'ngth' consonant cluster.
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What is the correct spelling: untill or until?
What is the correct spelling: untill or until?
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until. Only one 'l' at the end, not two.
until. Only one 'l' at the end, not two.
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What reference should you consult to confirm the correct spelling of a word you are unsure about?
What reference should you consult to confirm the correct spelling of a word you are unsure about?
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A dictionary (print or online). Dictionaries provide authoritative spellings and definitions.
A dictionary (print or online). Dictionaries provide authoritative spellings and definitions.
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