Spelling Rules
Multiple sounds
Syllabication/Syllable
Harder Spelling Rule / Morphology
Spelling Trivia
100
What is the floss rule?
Double the ending f, l, s, z at the end of a short word immediately after a short vowel.
100
What is the multiple sound of "o"?
o, o-e, oa, ow, oe
100
What syllabication pattern does "compete" follow
Reptile
100
What phonogram(s) says "er" at the end of longer words
ar, or
100
Spell the word.. ?
virtues /pallet
200
When do you use sion ?
sion is usually used after a vowel or an "r"
200
What are the multiple sounds of "k"?
c/k/ck/que/ch
200
How many syllables are there in this word, symphony?
3
200
When does y say "i" ?
In Greek based words such as gym, symbol...
200
Spell the word... ?
organic/ tresses
300
What is a closed syllable?
A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel sound is short, mark it with a rice bowl
300
Explain the schwa sound and how is it represented?
Vowel sound is not long or short. It makes an "uh" sound *
300
How many syllables are there in the word architect?
3
300
Name at least two sounds that are French based in origin
ch says sh, que says k, ......
300
Spell the word .. ?
revolution/kingdom
400
When does y say "e", say "i" ?
y says e when it is at the end of long words and y says i when it is at the end of short words
400
What is the multiple sound of "j"?
dge/ j/ ...... ( g )
400
Can you syllabicate this word and identify the syllables present?
culminate
400
What does the prefix "re" mean?
Again/ come again/ return
400
Spell the word .. ?
saucer/mutton
500
What is the rule for i, v and j?
No English words ends with i, v, j
500
What are the multiple ways of "e"?
e, e-e, y, ee, ea, ie, ey, ei
500
Syllabicate and identify the syllables in the word carpenter
vr|cvc|cvr ; r-controlled, closed and r-controlled
500
What suffix suggests the meaning of "without"
"less" ... hopeless, helpless, stainless
500
Spell the word ... ?
independent/pledge
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