Spelling Bee Quiz

Which suffix is commonly used to change a verb into a noun?

• -tion or -ment

• -ful

• -ly

• -ing

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to make a mistake'?

• err

• er

• ear

• ur

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

• 3

• 7

• 5

• 2

What is the prefix meaning 'before'?

• pre-

• pro-

• post-

• ante-

Which of the following words is commonly misspelled: a) necessary b) neccessary c) necesary d) nessessary

• a

• b

• d

• c

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to understand or comprehend'?

• comprehend

• comprehand

• comprehind

• comprehend

Which of the following words is spelled correctly: a) recieve b) receive c) recieve d) recive

• d

• b

• c

• a

What is the rule for doubling the final consonant before adding a suffix?

• Double the final consonant when the word has two vowels before the final consonant

• Double the final consonant when the word ends with a vowel

• Double the final consonant when the word has a single vowel followed by a single consonant at the end.

• Double the final consonant when the suffix starts with a vowel

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to make something right'?

• Rectify

• Rectifi

• Rektify

• Rectifie

What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?

• before or prior to

• without

• during

• after