Spell Correctly - 8th Grade Writing
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What is the rule for spelling a word when adding a suffix that begins with a consonant to a word ending in silent e?
What is the rule for spelling a word when adding a suffix that begins with a consonant to a word ending in silent e?
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Keep the silent e (hope → hopeful). Silent e is kept to preserve the long vowel sound.
Keep the silent e (hope → hopeful). Silent e is kept to preserve the long vowel sound.
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What is the rule for spelling a word when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a word ending in silent e?
What is the rule for spelling a word when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a word ending in silent e?
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Drop the silent e before adding the suffix (make → making). Silent e is dropped to avoid double vowels.
Drop the silent e before adding the suffix (make → making). Silent e is dropped to avoid double vowels.
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What is the rule for adding -ly to an adjective ending in y?
What is the rule for adding -ly to an adjective ending in y?
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Change y to i, then add -ly: happy → happily. Y becomes i before consonant suffixes.
Change y to i, then add -ly: happy → happily. Y becomes i before consonant suffixes.
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Find and correct the spelling error: "The arguement lasted for hours."
Find and correct the spelling error: "The arguement lasted for hours."
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Correct: argument. Argue drops e before -ment (exception to the rule).
Correct: argument. Argue drops e before -ment (exception to the rule).
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Find and correct the spelling error: "I recieved the package yesterday."
Find and correct the spelling error: "I recieved the package yesterday."
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Correct: received. I before e except after c applies here.
Correct: received. I before e except after c applies here.
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Which spelling rule explains why the plural of "baby" is "babies" (not "babys")?
Which spelling rule explains why the plural of "baby" is "babies" (not "babys")?
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Change consonant + y to i, then add -es: baby → babies. Y after a consonant becomes i before adding -es.
Change consonant + y to i, then add -es: baby → babies. Y after a consonant becomes i before adding -es.
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Which spelling rule explains why the plural of "key" is "keys" (not "keies")?
Which spelling rule explains why the plural of "key" is "keys" (not "keies")?
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Keep vowel + y, add -s: key → keys. Y after a vowel stays unchanged when adding -s.
Keep vowel + y, add -s: key → keys. Y after a vowel stays unchanged when adding -s.
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What is the rule for making most singular nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh plural?
What is the rule for making most singular nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh plural?
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Add -es (e.g., box → boxes; church → churches). These endings create sibilant sounds requiring -es for pronunciation.
Add -es (e.g., box → boxes; church → churches). These endings create sibilant sounds requiring -es for pronunciation.
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "necessary"? A) neccessary B) necessary C) necesary
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "necessary"? A) neccessary B) necessary C) necesary
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necessary. One c, two s's; remember 'a shirt has one collar, two sleeves.'
necessary. One c, two s's; remember 'a shirt has one collar, two sleeves.'
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "separate"? A) seperate B) separate C) sepparate
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "separate"? A) seperate B) separate C) sepparate
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separate. Remember 'a rat' in the middle: sep-a-rat-e.
separate. Remember 'a rat' in the middle: sep-a-rat-e.
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "definitely"? A) definately B) definitely C) definatly
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "definitely"? A) definately B) definitely C) definatly
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definitely. Contains 'finite' with de- prefix and -ly suffix.
definitely. Contains 'finite' with de- prefix and -ly suffix.
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "occurred"? A) occured B) occurred C) occurrred
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "occurred"? A) occured B) occurred C) occurrred
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occurred. Double r follows the CVC doubling rule for stressed syllables.
occurred. Double r follows the CVC doubling rule for stressed syllables.
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "beginning"? A) begining B) beginning C) beggining
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "beginning"? A) begining B) beginning C) beggining
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beginning. Double n follows CVC rule; 'begin' doubles before -ing.
beginning. Double n follows CVC rule; 'begin' doubles before -ing.
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "embarrass"? A) embarass B) embarrass C) embarress
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "embarrass"? A) embarass B) embarrass C) embarress
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embarrass. Double r, double s; remember it's really embarrassing.
embarrass. Double r, double s; remember it's really embarrassing.
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "government"? A) goverment B) government C) governmant
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "government"? A) goverment B) government C) governmant
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government. Contains 'govern' plus -ment; keep the n.
government. Contains 'govern' plus -ment; keep the n.
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "business"? A) buisness B) business C) busines
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "business"? A) buisness B) business C) busines
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business. Remember the i comes after s, not u.
business. Remember the i comes after s, not u.
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Which option correctly spells the word meaning "friend"? A) freind B) friend C) frend
Which option correctly spells the word meaning "friend"? A) freind B) friend C) frend
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friend. Follows i before e except after c rule.
friend. Follows i before e except after c rule.
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Find and correct the spelling error: "We will meet tommorow after school."
Find and correct the spelling error: "We will meet tommorow after school."
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Correct: tomorrow. Double r, single m; think 'to-mor-row.'
Correct: tomorrow. Double r, single m; think 'to-mor-row.'
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What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “separate” (often misspelled as “seperate”)?
What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “separate” (often misspelled as “seperate”)?
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separate. Remember 'a rat' in the middle - sep-A-RAT-e.
separate. Remember 'a rat' in the middle - sep-A-RAT-e.
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What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “a lot” (often written incorrectly as “alot”)?
What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “a lot” (often written incorrectly as “alot”)?
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a lot. Two separate words, never one word.
a lot. Two separate words, never one word.
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What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “definitely” (often misspelled as “definately”)?
What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “definitely” (often misspelled as “definately”)?
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definitely. Contains 'finite' - definitely has an 'i', not 'a'.
definitely. Contains 'finite' - definitely has an 'i', not 'a'.
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What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “a privilege” (often misspelled as “privelege”)?
What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “a privilege” (often misspelled as “privelege”)?
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privilege. The 'i' comes before 'lege' - think of 'privilege' as special.
privilege. The 'i' comes before 'lege' - think of 'privilege' as special.
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What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “embarrassed” (often misspelled as “embarassed”)?
What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “embarrassed” (often misspelled as “embarassed”)?
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embarrassed. Double 'r' and double 's' - think 'really red'.
embarrassed. Double 'r' and double 's' - think 'really red'.
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What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “friend” (often misspelled as “freind”)?
What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “friend” (often misspelled as “freind”)?
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friend. 'I' before 'e' when it sounds like 'ee'.
friend. 'I' before 'e' when it sounds like 'ee'.
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What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “a noticeable change” (often misspelled as “diffrence”)?
What is the correct spelling for the word meaning “a noticeable change” (often misspelled as “diffrence”)?
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difference. Two 'f's and ends in '-ence' not '-ance'.
difference. Two 'f's and ends in '-ence' not '-ance'.
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