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What is the best way to remember the spelling of the word 'separate'?

The word is spelled with a double r.

Separate is spelled with an e at the end.

The word is spelled like 'seperate'.

The R is separated by two a's. (correct)

Which of these is a correct mnemonic for remembering how to spell 'believe'?

Belive is the correct spelling.

Remember the 'i before e, except after c' rule.

Believe can be spelled as 'beleive'.

Do not believe a lie. (correct)

What is the best way to spell the word 'definitely'?

definetly

de+finite+ly (correct)

definatly

definately

Which of these sentences provides a helpful mnemonic for spelling 'unanimous'?

You and I saw a mouse who lost its EEEE. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to spell 'a lot'?

'A lot' Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words follows the rule of changing a -Y ending to -IES when pluralized?

Baby Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a word that is spelled the same as another word but means something different and doesn't have to sound the same?

Homograph Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'lead' in the sentence: 'Since my mom was the only one with a sense of direction, she led the way.'?

The past tense of the verb to lead meaning to guide Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'through' mean in the sentence: 'We had to walk for a couple of hours through the forest'?

Entering from one side and exiting from the other side Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'All three words have the same pronunciation. Sally and Jane walk to (towards) school', which term refers to a preposition that means towards?

'To' Signup and view all the answers

What does 'affect' mean in the sentence: 'Global warming affects our planet on a daily basis'?

To influence Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'You left your jumpers in the gym locker', which term refers to a possessive pronoun that shows belonging?

'Your' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a spelling rule that applies to words with the long 'E' sound?

I before E except after C Signup and view all the answers

Which spelling rule indicates that any Q in English is immediately followed by a U?

U always after a Q Signup and view all the answers

Which rule states that most words ending in a long I-sound end in a Y?

Y at the end of a word instead of I Signup and view all the answers

Which spelling rule helps differentiate between singular and plural words that already end in S?

Add S to make a word plural Signup and view all the answers

What spelling rule is useful for words where the I and E make a long 'E' sound, such as in 'receive' or 'ceiling'?

I before E except after C Signup and view all the answers

Which spelling rule applies when adding S to make a word plural if the word already ends in S?

Add ES if the word already ends in S Signup and view all the answers

Which word refers to an act that is part of a ceremony?

Rite Signup and view all the answers

What does the nonword 'ain't' mean?

Am not, is not, are not, and have/has not Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct rule for making words ending in Y plural?

Drop the Y and add IES Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when adding a suffix to a word ending with a vowel?

Drop the vowel Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct spelling of the word 'satellite'?

Satellite Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the final letter of most words that end in a consonant when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel?

It doubles Signup and view all the answers

How can the spelling of 'mayonnaise' be remembered?

'I love mayonaise on my broccoli.' Signup and view all the answers

How can the spelling of 'giraffe' be remembered?

'All giraffes have twins named Frank and Fiona.' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct statement about the plural form of words ending in X?

X takes an extra E when becoming plural Signup and view all the answers

What is a mnemonic device used for?

To recall the spelling of difficult words Signup and view all the answers

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

It makes a J-sound Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following situations should you use 'there'?

To refer to a place Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of irregular plural nouns in English?

Child, children, woman, women Signup and view all the answers

Why are some English words controversial when it comes to pluralizing them?

Because they are borrowed from other languages and have multiple accepted plurals Signup and view all the answers

Which word is the most controversial noun when it comes to English pluralization?

Octopus Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between writing and spelling?

Writing is dependent on correct spelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why there are so many kinds of plurals in English?

English has a long history of contact with other languages Signup and view all the answers

How do young children initially communicate their needs?

"Through facial expressions and cries" Signup and view all the answers

What is the leap from spoken to written communication?

"From understanding words to forming letters" Signup and view all the answers

"What are some causes of incorrect spelling?"

"Mistakes in the phonological, orthographic, and morphological codes" Signup and view all the answers

"What causes confusion in English pluralization?"

"Words borrowed from other languages sometimes take regular English plurals, but other times follow the patterns of their own languages" Signup and view all the answers

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