Lesson 14 Spelling & Vocabulary Assessment

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means a small star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing and printing?

• asterix

• asterisk

• asterisc

• asteresk

Choose the correct spelling of the word that refers to a small rocky body orbiting the sun.

• astroid

• asteriod

• asteroid

• asteroide

Identify the correct spelling of the word that describes a person trained to travel in a spacecraft.

• astronot

• astronaut

• astronaught

• astronout

What is the correct spelling of the word for a scientist who studies celestial bodies?

• astronomer

• astronemer

• astronamer

• astronimer

Select the correct spelling of the word that means extremely large or relating to astronomy.

• astronomicle

• astronomical

• astronomacal

• astronomicol

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives?

• dilema

• dilemma

• dilemna

• dilemmma

Choose the correct spelling of the word that means showing a great deal of variety.

• divers

• diverse

• divurse

• divirse

Identify the correct spelling of the word that describes a person who speaks two languages fluently.

• bilengual

• bilingual

• biligual

• bilinguall

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a group of three people or things?

• trio

• treo

• triyo

• tria

Select the correct spelling of the word that means a group of three related novels, plays, films, operas, or albums.

• trilagy

• trilogee

• trilogy

• trilog