Spelling Improvement Strategies

Why does breaking words into syllables help in spelling?

• It helps in understanding the meaning of the word

• It makes it easier to identify and remember the correct letters for each syllable

• It enhances the pronunciation skills

• It is a quicker way to learn new words

Answer explanation

Breaking words into syllables helps in spelling by making it easier to identify and remember the correct letters for each syllable.

Which of the following words are correctly broken into syllables?

• pro-gress

• re-ceipt

• mi-cro-phone

• all of the above

Answer explanation

All of the words provided are correctly broken into syllables: pro-gress, re-ceipt, mi-cro-phone.

What is the purpose of syllable breakdown?

• To make words easier to understand

• To help identify parts of words that cause spelling problems

• To increase the length of words

• To change the meaning of words

Answer explanation

To help identify parts of words that cause spelling problems

What does each chunk in a broken down word usually contain?

• A consonant

• A vowel or vowel sound

• A silent letter

• A punctuation mark

Answer explanation

Each chunk in a broken down word usually contains a vowel or vowel sound, making the correct choice 'A vowel or vowel sound'.

How many syllables does the word "application" have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Answer explanation

The word 'application' has 4 syllables: ap-pli-ca-tion. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

Which of the following words is broken down into three syllables in the examples provided?

• Trick

• Paper

• Computer

• Examination

Answer explanation

The word 'Computer' is broken down into three syllables: Com-pu-ter, making it the correct choice.

What is the correct spelling rule for changing words ending in "f" or "fe" to their plural form?

• Change the f to v and add s

• Change the f to v and add es

• Keep the f and add es

• Remove the f and add ves

Answer explanation

Change the f to v and add es

According to the "i before e except after c" rule, which of the following words is an exception?

• Ceiling

• Receive

• Deceive

• Protein

Answer explanation

The word 'Protein' is an exception to the 'i before e except after c' rule as 'ei' appears in the middle of the word without following a 'c'.

When adding suffixes that start with e (like -ed, -er, -est) to a word ending in y, what change occurs to the y?

• It changes to an i

• It remains unchanged

• It changes to an e

• It is removed

Answer explanation

When adding suffixes that start with e to a word ending in y, the y changes to an i. For example, happy becomes happier.

What suffix is typically added to words ending in ch, sh, z, x, s, or o to make them plural?

• -ed

• -ing

• -es

• -er

Answer explanation

The suffix typically added to words ending in ch, sh, z, x, s, or o to make them plural is -es.