Spelling Rules and Exceptions

This video lesson covers spelling rules for words ending in 'le', 'al', and 'ol'. It explains how words ending in 'le' often follow letters with sticks or tails, while 'al' endings follow letters without sticks or tails. The lesson also highlights exceptions to these rules, such as words like 'cycle' and 'angel'. Additionally, it discusses a small group of words ending in 'ol', which do not follow the general rules and must be memorized.

What makes spelling particularly challenging according to the introduction?

• The abundance of rules

• The length of words

• The presence of exceptions

• The complexity of words

When should you use 'le' at the end of a word?

• After a letter with a stick or tail

• After a vowel

• After a consonant

• After a silent letter

Which of the following words correctly ends with 'le'?

• Central

• Angle

• Vocal

• Caramel

What is the rule for using 'al' at the end of words?

• After a letter without a stick or tail

• After a vowel

• After a letter with a stick

• After a letter with a tail

Which word correctly ends with 'al'?

• Simple

• Gullible

• Vocal

• Little

Which of the following is an exception to the 'le' rule?

• Angle

• Simple

• Paddle

• Cycle

Which word is an exception to the 'al' rule?

• Central

• Vocal

• Postal

• Caramel

Which of the following words is an exception to the 'le' rule?

• Simple

• Paddle

• Cycle

• Gospel

Which of the following words is an exception to the 'al' rule?

• Central

• Caramel

• Vocal

• Hospital

What is unique about words ending in 'ol'?

• They follow the 'al' rule

• They are exceptions to both 'le' and 'al' rules

• They follow the 'le' rule

• They are the most common