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Spelling Practice

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-S8LULV-1S4U

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

Choose: independent / independant.

2.

Choose: embarrass / embarass.

3.

Choose: restaurant / restaraunt.

4.

Choose: definitely / definately.

5.

Choose: perseverance / perseverence.

6.

Choose: environment / enviroment.

7.

Choose: rhythm / rythym.

8.

Choose: pronunciation / pronounciation.

9.

Choose: occurrence / occurence.

10.

Choose: accommodate / accomodate.

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. Choose: independent / independant.independent
  2. Choose: embarrass / embarass.embarrass
  3. Choose: restaurant / restaraunt.restaurant
  4. Choose: definitely / definately.definitely
  5. Choose: perseverance / perseverence.perseverance
  6. Choose: environment / enviroment.environment
  7. Choose: rhythm / rythym.rhythm
  8. Choose: pronunciation / pronounciation.pronunciation
  9. Choose: occurrence / occurence.occurrence
  10. Choose: accommodate / accomodate.accommodate

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.