Spelling Flashcard: Lesson 11 Words

Front

Fill in the blank: I have two _____ of cookies.

Back

jars

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'jars' because it refers to containers for cookies. The other options ('jers', 'jors', 'jurs') are not valid words in this context.

Front

Word meaning: a tiny organism that can cause disease

Back

germ

Answer explanation

The word 'germ' refers to a tiny organism, such as bacteria or viruses, that can cause disease. The other options, 'gem', 'jam', and 'jar', do not relate to disease-causing organisms.

Front

Which word is a precious stone? Options: germ, gem, jam, jar

Back

gem

Answer explanation

The word 'gem' refers to a precious stone, making it the correct choice. The other options, 'germ', 'jam', and 'jar', do not relate to precious stones.

Front

fringe

Back

the edge of something, often with decorative threads

Answer explanation

The word 'fringe' refers to the decorative edge of something, often made with threads. The other options, 'fridge', 'frange', and 'frunge', do not have this meaning, making 'fringe' the correct choice.

Front

Which word is related to performing tricks or illusions?

Back

magic

Answer explanation

The word 'magic' is directly associated with performing tricks or illusions, often seen in magic shows. The other options, while similar, do not have the same common usage or meaning related to illusions.

Front

Which word is a high-frequency word that shows possession?

Back

your

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'your', which indicates possession, as in 'your book'. 'You're' is a contraction for 'you are', 'yore' refers to a time long past, and 'yure' is not a standard English word.

Front

Which word has the same beginning sound as "germ"? Options: jam, gem, jar, jump

Back

gem

Answer explanation

The word "gem" shares the same beginning sound as "germ". Both start with the soft 'g' sound, while the other options do not. "Jam," "jar," and "jump" start with different sounds.

Front

Fill in the blank: The magician performed a _____ trick.

Back

magic

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'magic' because it is the standard term used to describe tricks performed by a magician. 'Magik' and 'magick' are alternative spellings but are not commonly used in this context.

Front

Which word is spelled correctly? frenge, fringe, frange, frunge

Back

fringe

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'fringe', which refers to a decorative border or an outer edge. The other options, 'frenge', 'frange', and 'frunge', are not recognized words in English.

Front

Which word is spelled correctly?

Back

jumping

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'jumping', which is the present participle of the verb 'jump'. The other options, 'jemping' and 'jamping', are incorrect spellings.