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Spelling Practice

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-I6RTBS-1QJN

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Complete: run + ing = __.

2.

Choose: friend / freind.

3.

Choose: calendar / calender.

4.

Complete: hope + ing = __.

5.

Choose: separate / seperate.

6.

Choose: favorite / favourite for US spelling.

7.

Complete: carry + ed = __.

8.

Choose: caught / cot for past tense of catch.

9.

Choose: different / diffrent.

10.

Choose: beautiful / beautifull.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Complete: run + ing = __.running
  2. Choose: friend / freind.friend
  3. Choose: calendar / calender.calendar
  4. Complete: hope + ing = __.hoping
  5. Choose: separate / seperate.separate
  6. Choose: favorite / favourite for US spelling.favorite
  7. Complete: carry + ed = __.carried
  8. Choose: caught / cot for past tense of catch.caught
  9. Choose: different / diffrent.different
  10. Choose: beautiful / beautifull.beautiful

Worked example

Say the word slowly, notice its syllables, then check its pattern.

Common mistake

Choosing spelling only by appearance.

Helpful hint

Cover the choices and try spelling the word first.