Spell Correctly - 6th Grade Writing
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What is the correct spelling of the contraction for “they are”?
What is the correct spelling of the contraction for “they are”?
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they’re. Apostrophe replaces the a in are.
they’re. Apostrophe replaces the a in are.
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Choose the correctly spelled word: independant or independent?
Choose the correctly spelled word: independant or independent?
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independent. Ends in -ent, not -ant (in-de-pend-ent).
independent. Ends in -ent, not -ant (in-de-pend-ent).
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Choose the correctly spelled word: occassion or occasion?
Choose the correctly spelled word: occassion or occasion?
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occasion. Has double c but single s (oc-ca-sion).
occasion. Has double c but single s (oc-ca-sion).
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What is the rule for adding -ing to a word ending in -ie (example: die)?
What is the rule for adding -ing to a word ending in -ie (example: die)?
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Change ie to y, then add -ing (dying). This prevents having three vowels in a row (i-e-i).
Change ie to y, then add -ing (dying). This prevents having three vowels in a row (i-e-i).
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What is the rule for adding -ed or -ing to a word ending in silent e (example: hope)?
What is the rule for adding -ed or -ing to a word ending in silent e (example: hope)?
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Drop the final e, then add -ed or -ing (hoped, hoping). Silent e is dropped before vowel suffixes to avoid double vowels.
Drop the final e, then add -ed or -ing (hoped, hoping). Silent e is dropped before vowel suffixes to avoid double vowels.
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What is the correct spelling rule for the suffix -ly added to most words (example: quick)?
What is the correct spelling rule for the suffix -ly added to most words (example: quick)?
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Usually add -ly with no change (quick → quickly). Most adjectives simply add -ly to form adverbs.
Usually add -ly with no change (quick → quickly). Most adjectives simply add -ly to form adverbs.
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Find and correct the spelling: "The enviroment needs protection."
Find and correct the spelling: "The enviroment needs protection."
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environment. Contains 'iron' in the middle, not just 'viron'.
environment. Contains 'iron' in the middle, not just 'viron'.
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What is the rule for spelling a word ending in consonant + y when adding -es (example: baby)?
What is the rule for spelling a word ending in consonant + y when adding -es (example: baby)?
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Change y to i, then add -es (babies). The y acts like a consonant when preceded by a consonant.
Change y to i, then add -es (babies). The y acts like a consonant when preceded by a consonant.
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Find and correct the spelling: "I definatly agree with you."
Find and correct the spelling: "I definatly agree with you."
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definitely. Remember: finite → de-finite-ly (has 'finite' inside).
definitely. Remember: finite → de-finite-ly (has 'finite' inside).
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Find and correct the spelling: "The goverment passed a new law."
Find and correct the spelling: "The goverment passed a new law."
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government. Remember the 'n' in govern-ment.
government. Remember the 'n' in govern-ment.
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What is the rule for forming plurals of most nouns ending in f or fe (example: leaf)?
What is the rule for forming plurals of most nouns ending in f or fe (example: leaf)?
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Often change f/fe to v and add -es (leaf → leaves). The v sound flows better before -es than f/fe sounds.
Often change f/fe to v and add -es (leaf → leaves). The v sound flows better before -es than f/fe sounds.
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What is the spelling rule for plural nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh (example: box)?
What is the spelling rule for plural nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh (example: box)?
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Add -es (boxes). These endings create hissing sounds that need -es for pronunciation.
Add -es (boxes). These endings create hissing sounds that need -es for pronunciation.
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What is the rule for doubling the final consonant before adding -ed or -ing (example: hop)?
What is the rule for doubling the final consonant before adding -ed or -ing (example: hop)?
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Double in 1-syllable CVC words (hop → hopped, hopping). CVC = consonant-vowel-consonant pattern with short vowel sound.
Double in 1-syllable CVC words (hop → hopped, hopping). CVC = consonant-vowel-consonant pattern with short vowel sound.
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What is the spelling rule for adding prefixes (un-, re-, dis-) to a base word (example: agree)?
What is the spelling rule for adding prefixes (un-, re-, dis-) to a base word (example: agree)?
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Usually just add the prefix with no spelling change (disagree). Prefixes attach to the beginning without changing the base word.
Usually just add the prefix with no spelling change (disagree). Prefixes attach to the beginning without changing the base word.
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What is the rule for spelling a word ending in vowel + y when adding -s (example: key)?
What is the rule for spelling a word ending in vowel + y when adding -s (example: key)?
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Keep y and add -s (keys). The y acts like a vowel when preceded by a vowel.
Keep y and add -s (keys). The y acts like a vowel when preceded by a vowel.
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What is the correct spelling rule for the suffix -ful (example: helpful)?
What is the correct spelling rule for the suffix -ful (example: helpful)?
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Use one l: -ful (helpful, beautiful). Never spell -ful with two l's, even though 'full' has two.
Use one l: -ful (helpful, beautiful). Never spell -ful with two l's, even though 'full' has two.
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Find and correct the spelling: "The teacher gave us seperated groups."
Find and correct the spelling: "The teacher gave us seperated groups."
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separated. Remember 'par' in the middle (se-par-ated).
separated. Remember 'par' in the middle (se-par-ated).
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Find and correct the spelling: "That was an embarassing mistake."
Find and correct the spelling: "That was an embarassing mistake."
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embarrassing. Has double r and double s (em-barr-ass-ing).
embarrassing. Has double r and double s (em-barr-ass-ing).
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Find and correct the spelling: "I am begining my homework now."
Find and correct the spelling: "I am begining my homework now."
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beginning. Begin has CVC pattern, so double the n before -ing.
beginning. Begin has CVC pattern, so double the n before -ing.
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What is the rule for changing final y to i before adding -ly (example: happy)?
What is the rule for changing final y to i before adding -ly (example: happy)?
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Change y to i, then add -ly (happily). Avoids having two y's together (happy-y-ly).
Change y to i, then add -ly (happily). Avoids having two y's together (happy-y-ly).
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Choose the correct spelling for the long a sound: “n__ghbor” (neighbor or neigbor).
Choose the correct spelling for the long a sound: “n__ghbor” (neighbor or neigbor).
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neighbor. The -ei- pattern follows "a" sound rule.
neighbor. The -ei- pattern follows "a" sound rule.
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What is the rule for changing a final y when adding a suffix?
What is the rule for changing a final y when adding a suffix?
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Change y to i after a consonant before most suffixes; keep y after a vowel. Y acts like a vowel or consonant differently.
Change y to i after a consonant before most suffixes; keep y after a vowel. Y acts like a vowel or consonant differently.
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Choose the correct spelling: “studies” or “studys.”
Choose the correct spelling: “studies” or “studys.”
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studies. Y changes to i before -es suffix.
studies. Y changes to i before -es suffix.
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Choose the correct spelling: “playing” or “plaing.”
Choose the correct spelling: “playing” or “plaing.”
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playing. Keep y after a vowel when adding -ing.
playing. Keep y after a vowel when adding -ing.
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What is the rule for doubling the final consonant before adding -ed or -ing?
What is the rule for doubling the final consonant before adding -ed or -ing?
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Double after a 1-syllable CVC word with stress on the last syllable. CVC = consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
Double after a 1-syllable CVC word with stress on the last syllable. CVC = consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
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