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Common English Spelling Rules

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What is the general rule for adding a suffix to a word ending with a vowel?

Drop the vowel

Which of the following words best demonstrates the rule of doubling the consonant at the end of a word when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel?

Stop

Which letter does not follow X when making a word plural?

E

What sound does 'DGE' make when ending a word after a vowel?

<p>J-sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is the definition of homophones?

<p>Words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes homographs from homophones?

<p>Their meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rule states to always add E after Q in English words?

<p>U always after a Q</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rule specifies that Y should be added at the end of a word instead of I?

<p>Y at the end of a word instead of I</p> Signup and view all the answers

In English, when does the I before E except after C rule apply?

<p>For long 'E' sound words like 'receive' and 'ceiling'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rule helps differentiate between singular and plural words ending in S?

<p>Add S to make a word plural</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to make words ending in Y plural?

<p>Replace Y with IES</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the rule 'U always after a Q' not apply?

<p>'U always after a Q' always applies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that helps the reader understand the meaning of a homograph?

<p>The context within the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Sally's giant hair bow fell to the floor as she took a bow,' what does the word 'bow' signify?

<p>A gesture of acknowledgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes homonyms from other types of words?

<p>Same spelling and same pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be classified as both homophones and homographs?

<p>'sow' - female pig and 'sow' - to plant seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term can be translated from Greek to mean 'same name'?

<p>Homonym</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'The fine was reduced for his speeding ticket, and he felt fine,' what is the meaning of 'fine' in the second part of the sentence?

<p>A feeling of wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the chart with examples of homonyms show?

<p>Examples of words with multiple meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Lead' is a homograph because it has multiple pronunciations.

<p><strong>False</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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