REVIEW: Basic Spelling Rules

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means the state of having no weight?

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weightlessness

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means clear and definite?

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definite

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What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'cup'?

Back

cupped

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means causing distress or worry?

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upsetting

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means not one or the other?

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neither

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What is the rule for spelling words ending in 'y' when adding 'ing'?

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If a word ends in a consonant followed by 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ing' (e.g., 'cry' becomes 'crying').

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What is the rule for doubling the final consonant when adding 'ed' or 'ing'?

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If a one-syllable word ends in a single vowel followed by a single consonant, double the final consonant before adding 'ed' or 'ing' (e.g., 'run' becomes 'running').

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make something less severe?

Back

mitigate

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make a choice?

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decide

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What is the rule for spelling words that end in 'e' when adding 'ing'?

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If a word ends in 'e', drop the 'e' before adding 'ing' (e.g., 'make' becomes 'making').