Spelling Bee Part One

Which word is spelled correctly and means an elastic or jellylike substance?

• Jell

• Jel

• Gell

• Gel

Answer explanation

When you think of Gel our most common use is hair gel. The goopy product to hold hair in place.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is spelled correctly and is a mode of transportation?

• Trane

• Traen

• Train

• Trayne

Answer explanation

Trains run all across the United States. There are passenger trains that run from Wisconsin to Florida!

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word is spelled correctly and means to wear something with delight or satisfaction?

• Sport

• Spart

• Spurt

• Spert

Answer explanation

If you are sporting a new hairdo that means you got a haircut and you are happy with it!

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is spelled correctly and means to have a large amount of wealth?

• Rech

• Riche

• Ritch

• Rich

Answer explanation

Rich can mean more than money! In "It's a Wonderful Life" the main character does not have the money he needs for his business but has many friends who give him money. He is rich with friendships.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is spelled correctly and is a snakelike fish with smooth skin?

• yeal

• eyal

• eele

• eel

Answer explanation

Eel's are one of nature's mysteries. Scientist are still unsure of how they are born. They are also the only animal that produces an electrical shock!

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Which word is spelled correctly and refers to people who support a sports team?

• Fans

• Fins

• Fawns

• Fanes

Answer explanation

Despite its lack of popularity in the United States, soccer or futbol, has the most fans of any sport on earth. During the lock-down people rented construction equipment so they could still watch their local soccer teams from a safe distance.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Which word is spelled correctly and means a circular ceiling?

• Done

• Doem

• Dome

• Doom

Answer explanation

Domes are a classic feature in architecture. They are often seen in important building such as state capitols and colleges.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is spelled correctly and means someone above average height?

• Tall

• Tawl

• Tull

• Talle

Answer explanation

Robert Wadlow is the world's tallest man on record standing an impressive 8 feet eleven inches tall!

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Which word is spelled correctly and means to improve the condition of something?

• bitter

• butter

• better

• batter

Answer explanation

People consistently try to get better at things to improve their abilities. This quiz will help you better your spelling abilities!

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which word is spelled correctly and means to strike an object in order to move it?

• Hite

• Het

• Huit

• Hit

Answer explanation

Pete Rose has the most hits in Major League Baseball history with 4,256 hits

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CCSS.L.3.2F