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What is the best way to remember the spelling of the word 'separate'?
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'?
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'?
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'?
Which of these sentences provides a helpful mnemonic for spelling 'unanimous'?
What is the correct way to spell 'a lot'?
What is the correct way to spell 'a lot'?
Which of these words follows the rule of changing a -Y ending to -IES when pluralized?
Which of these words follows the rule of changing a -Y ending to -IES when pluralized?
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?
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?
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.'?
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.'?
What does the word 'through' mean in the sentence: 'We had to walk for a couple of hours through the forest'?
What does the word 'through' mean in the sentence: 'We had to walk for a couple of hours through the forest'?
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?
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?
What does 'affect' mean in the sentence: 'Global warming affects our planet on a daily basis'?
What does 'affect' mean in the sentence: 'Global warming affects our planet on a daily basis'?
In the sentence 'You left your jumpers in the gym locker', which term refers to a possessive pronoun that shows belonging?
In the sentence 'You left your jumpers in the gym locker', which term refers to a possessive pronoun that shows belonging?
Which of the following represents a spelling rule that applies to words with the long 'E' sound?
Which of the following represents a spelling rule that applies to words with the long 'E' sound?
Which spelling rule indicates that any Q in English is immediately followed by a U?
Which spelling rule indicates that any Q in English is immediately followed by a U?
Which rule states that most words ending in a long I-sound end in a Y?
Which rule states that most words ending in a long I-sound end in a Y?
Which spelling rule helps differentiate between singular and plural words that already end in S?
Which spelling rule helps differentiate between singular and plural words that already end in S?
What spelling rule is useful for words where the I and E make a long 'E' sound, such as in 'receive' or 'ceiling'?
What spelling rule is useful for words where the I and E make a long 'E' sound, such as in 'receive' or 'ceiling'?
Which spelling rule applies when adding S to make a word plural if the word already ends in S?
Which spelling rule applies when adding S to make a word plural if the word already ends in S?
Which word refers to an act that is part of a ceremony?
Which word refers to an act that is part of a ceremony?
What does the nonword 'ain't' mean?
What does the nonword 'ain't' mean?
What is the correct rule for making words ending in Y plural?
What is the correct rule for making words ending in Y plural?
What should you do when adding a suffix to a word ending with a vowel?
What should you do when adding a suffix to a word ending with a vowel?
What is the correct spelling of the word 'satellite'?
What is the correct spelling of the word 'satellite'?
What happens to the final letter of most words that end in a consonant when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel?
What happens to the final letter of most words that end in a consonant when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel?
How can the spelling of 'mayonnaise' be remembered?
How can the spelling of 'mayonnaise' be remembered?
How can the spelling of 'giraffe' be remembered?
How can the spelling of 'giraffe' be remembered?
Which of the following is a correct statement about the plural form of words ending in X?
Which of the following is a correct statement about the plural form of words ending in X?
What is a mnemonic device used for?
What is a mnemonic device used for?
What sound does DGE make when ending a word after a vowel?
What sound does DGE make when ending a word after a vowel?
In which of the following situations should you use 'there'?
In which of the following situations should you use 'there'?
What are some examples of irregular plural nouns in English?
What are some examples of irregular plural nouns in English?
Why are some English words controversial when it comes to pluralizing them?
Why are some English words controversial when it comes to pluralizing them?
Which word is the most controversial noun when it comes to English pluralization?
Which word is the most controversial noun when it comes to English pluralization?
What is the relationship between writing and spelling?
What is the relationship between writing and spelling?
What is the main reason why there are so many kinds of plurals in English?
What is the main reason why there are so many kinds of plurals in English?
How do young children initially communicate their needs?
How do young children initially communicate their needs?
What is the leap from spoken to written communication?
What is the leap from spoken to written communication?
"What are some causes of incorrect spelling?"
"What are some causes of incorrect spelling?"
"What causes confusion in English pluralization?"
"What causes confusion in English pluralization?"
