Grade 5 Spelling Challenge

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word that means "a family of young animals, especially birds, produced at one hatching or birth"?

• broode

• brood

• brude

• brod

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Choose the correctly spelled word that means "to reach the highest point or final stage".

• culminate

• culmanate

• culiminate

• culmenate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Select the correct spelling for the word that means "a continuous low humming sound".

• dronne

• dron

• drone

• dronne

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word that means "to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something"?

• induldge

• indulge

• indolge

• endulge

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence uses the word "literate" correctly?

• She is very literate in playing soccer.

• He became literate after learning to read and write.

• The literate was shining in the sky.

• We had a literate of cookies for dessert.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Choose the sentence where "peevish" is used correctly.

• The peevish cat purred happily all day.

• After missing lunch, he became peevish and complained a lot.

• She peevished her homework quickly.

• The peevish was a type of fruit.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following situations best describes the use of the word "singe"?

• You write a letter to your friend.

• You accidentally burn the edge of your paper with a candle.

• You build a sandcastle at the beach.

• You draw a picture with crayons.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following best demonstrates the meaning of "upright"?

• Lying down on the floor.

• Standing straight with good posture.

• Crawling under a table.

• Sitting with your legs crossed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Imagine you are describing a gemstone. Which word would you use to talk about its shine or brightness?

• luster

• drone

• brood

• oration

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

You are asked to give a formal speech at your school's assembly. Which word from the list best describes what you are doing?

• singe

• oration

• indulge

• peevish

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E