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100

Spell the word that means a pain or soreness in part of the body.

ache

100

Complete the sentence: “The school office asked students to bring their permission forms and keep the ________ from the bus company.”

receipt

100

This word means the number that comes after seventh. Spell it correctly.

eighth

100

A type of work or profession someone follows over time.

career

100

The sentence contains one misspelled target word. Correct it: “The swimmer’s shoulder began to ake after practice.”

ache 

200

Spell the word that means very old or from a long time ago.

ancient

200

“The eighth-grade class had to ________ to finish the large mural before Friday.”

cooperate

200

 This word describes something connected with helping or providing extra support. Spell it correctly.

auxiliary

200

It can describe something related to business, or an advertisement on television, radio, or the internet.

commercial

200

 The sentence contains one misspelled target word. Correct it: “The team had to co-operate during the tournament.”

cooperate 

300

Spell the word for an office worker who organizes records, schedules, and correspondence.

secretary

300

“The community centre is located along a tree-lined ________.”

boulevard

300

This word means funny or amusing. Spell it correctly.

humorous

300

It means usually, commonly, or in most cases.

generally

300

The sentence contains one misspelled target word. Correct it: “The bridge slowly deteriorates after years without repairs.”

deteriorates 

400

 Spell the word that means a mixed collection of different things.

miscellaneous

400

“The documentary was ________ interesting, especially when it explained how prairie ecosystems recover.”

especially

400

 This word means happening sometimes but not regularly. Spell it correctly.

occasionally

400

Information or understanding gained through learning or experience.

knowledge

400

The sentence contains one misspelled target word. Correct it: “The hikers chose the optomel route for their afternoon walk.”

optimal 

500

 Spell the word that means continued effort despite difficulty or failure.

perseverance

500

“The team’s careful ________ included checking the weather, packing supplies, and studying the route.”

preparation

500

This word means depending on someone or something else. Spell it correctly.

dependent

500

It means genuinely, honestly, or really.

truly

500

The sentence contains one misspelled target word. Correct it: “The students used an effictive study strategy before the exam.”

effective

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