Spelling &
Word Forms
Word Forms
Matt was not able to handle the agressive dog after school.
Which word is NOT spelled correctly?
a. able
b. agressive
c. school
What is B. agressive should be aggressive
Which sentence is written correctly in the past tense?
a. Can you come to my party tomorrow?
b. Phil caught the foul ball in his new mitt.
c. Sylvia catched a cold from he sister.
d. I will catch the train to Boston this afternoon.
What is B? Phil caught the foul ball in his new mitt.
After the man dropped his car off to be fixed, the mechanic looked under the hood at the engine. After that, he checked the tires to be sure they had enough air. Then, he drove the car to test the brakes.
Which one is not something the mechanic checked?
a) wheel b) engine c) seat d) brakes
What is C? SEAT
Read and answer the question.
Radio, Telephone, Microwave, Television
Which one is not a form of communication?
a) radio b) microwave c) telephone d) television
What is B? Microwave
When a sound word is used. Example: Poof! The genie appeared lout of nowhere. Then, just as quickly, whoosh, he flew away.
What is onomatopoeia?
Yesterday was the ________ day of the year.
Choose the best missing word.
a. colder
b. coldest
c. cold
d. coldess
What is B? Coldest
Which of the following sentences would need a question mark as its end punctuation?
a) Will you all turn in your homework
b) The class seems unprepared
c) Let me run the errand
d) Close the door behind you
What is A? Will you all turn in your homework?
In 1848, a few builders discovered gold in California. Hearing the news, many people moved out West in a hurry. This push west for gold was called the Gold Rush. Thanks to the Gold Rush, small towns grew into big and busy ones almost overnight. These fast-growing towns were called boomtowns. Only a few people got rich searching for gold. Others made money by selling things like food and clothing to people in the boomtowns.
What is the main idea?
a) Many people got rich because of the Gold Rush.
b) Because of the Gold Rush, small towns grew into Boomtowns.
What is B?
Bats are an important part of our ecosystem, even though many people are afraid of them. Although they are the only mammals that fly, they are very helpful to farmers because they eat so many insects. In addition, bat droppings are used as a fertilizer.
The writer thinks bats:
a) are scary and awful
b) eat fertilizer
c) are important and helpful
d) sleep all night
What is C? ARE IMPORTANT AND HELPFUL
When two unlike things are compared using like or as. Example: The porch light was as bright as the sun.
Our teacher was absent yesterday, so we had a substatute.
Which underlined word is NOT spelled correctly?
a. substatute
b. absent
c. yesterday
d. teacher
What is A? Substatute should be substitute
Yesterday, I had the ________ dinner ever. Choose the missing word.
a) baddest
b) most bad
c) worst
d) worser
What is C? WORST
Look at the following list of items:
bicycle, scooter, go-kart, ice skate
Which item does not belong in this group?
a) ice skate b) scooter c) go-kart d) bicycle
What is A? ice skate because the others have wheels
Read the passage and answer the question.
Our class president is doing a terrible job. He hasn’t kept any of his promises. For instance, he promised us that we would have cake and ice cream for school lunch every day, and of course, the principal wouldn’t allow that to happen. The class president has made other good changes, but if we had known that he wouldn’t get cake and ice cream for us, we wouldn’t have voted for him. He’s not doing a good job!
Are there enough facts to say that the class president is doing a bad job?
a) No, he made some other good changes.
b) No, he did get cake and ice cream for lunch.
c) Yes, he didn’t get cake and ice cream for lunch.
d) Yes, he is always late.
What is A? NO, HE MADE SOME OTHER GOOD CHANGES.
When the beginning sounds of words are repeated. Example: Lauren laughed as she looked through the lens at the llamas.
What is alliteration?
Janet ________ appeared in the room.
Which word is correct?
a.sooner
b.suddenly
c. sudden
What is B? SUDDENLY
Which is a complete sentence?
a. At the party, the band played songs.
c. After dinner but before going to bed.
b. On the way to Idaho for the holiday.
d. The car swerving around the corner.
What is A? AT THE PARTY, THE BAND PLAYED SONGS.
Read the passage.
First, you need to make sure you know what medium you want to work with. Begin with a small brush at first, using a little paint, and a small amount of water. Work slowly so you can add as much detail as possible. Be sure to cover the entire area with color.
Who would most likely be giving these instructions? a. a) builder b) a dentist c) an artist d) a baker
What is C? AN ARTIST
Ben threw his bat down and stomped away, kicking up dirt as he went. He headed for the dugout where he leaned over and held his head in his hands.
What can you infer?
a) Ben hit a homerun b) Ben struck out c) Ben got hit with a ball d) Ben won a trophy
What is B? Ben struck out.
A common phrase that cannot be taken literally. Example: My mom told me that we needed to hit the road at 7am in order to get to school on time.
I believe that this is the eighth time I’ve complained about studying speling in grammar class.
In this sentence, which is correct?
a) ‘eighth’ should be ‘eigth’
b) ‘speling’ should be ‘spelling’.
c. ‘grammar’ should be ‘grammer’
What is B? SPELING SHOULD BE SPELLING
Juan ______ the treats for the party.
a. brang
b. bringed
c. brung
d. brought
What is D? brought
Why should you exercise? When you exercise, you lower your chances of getting sick. For example, exercise makes your heart healthier and your body stronger. It improves your mood and can make you feel calm. Regular exercise helps you think more clearly, so you can get more done during the day. Exercise can even help you sleep better at night. Regular exercise can make your life better in so many ways!
What is the main idea?
a) Exercise makes people feel better in many ways.
b) Exercise improves your mood.
What is A?
Read the story.
Mary left her pencil case in a classroom. The next day it was in the lost and found. All the pencils were gone. What does Mary know for sure about her pencil case? a. Someone stole it and then returned it.
b. It was dropped in the hall.
c. It was turned in to lost and found.
d. Her pencils are all broken.
What is C? IT WAS TURNED INTO THE LOST AND FOUND
What is hyperbole?