Spelling Rules
What spelling rule does the word sieve illustrate?
i before e except after c
Give ONE exception to the "i before e except after c" rule.
Weigh
Foreign
Neighbor
Beige
Identify the incorrectly spelled word:
referring
assurance
mispelled
misspelled
What is the plural of the family name Gomez?
Gomezes
What rule does the word deceive illustrate?
i before e except after c
The word fully is an exception to what spelling rule?
When a word ends with a doubled l and the suffix -ly is added, drop the final l
Identify the incorrectly spelled word:
milage
maintenance
illegal
mileage
What is the plural of hero?
What spelling rule does the word shopping illustrate?
double the final consonant when adding a suffix to word ending in a short vowel sound and a single consonant.
Why is the word supplying an exception to the "when adding a suffix to a word ending in y, change the y to an i"?
When a suffix begins with a y, keep the i
Identify the incorrectly spelled word:
aweful
responsibly
exchangeable
awful
What is the plural of focus?
foci
What spelling rule does the word immobile illustrate?
When adding a suffix ending in n to a word beginning with b, m, or p, change the suffix ending to m.
What rule is the word judgment an exception to?
Identify the incorrectly spelled word:
vaccum
Allotted
separate
Vacuum
What is the plural of moose?
moose