Spelling Test - Word Lists #21, #22, #23

A student is writing a story about a character who is always telling untruths. Which word from the list best fits in the sentence: "He was always ______, so no one believed his stories"?

• lying

• lyric

• myth

• misunderstood

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

You are editing a classmate’s essay and notice the word “maintainance.” Using your knowledge of spelling and context, which is the correct spelling for the word that means “the process of keeping something in good condition”?

• maintainance

• maintanence

• maintenance

• maintanance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

A science teacher asks you to explain why a whale is considered a mammal and not a fish. Using your understanding of the word “mammal,” which explanation is most accurate?

• Mammals lay eggs and have scales.

• Mammals have fur or hair and produce milk for their young.

• Mammals live only on land.

• Mammals are cold-blooded.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

You are given the sentence: “The driver had to ______ the car through the narrow street.” Which word correctly completes the sentence and is spelled correctly?

• manuver

• maneuver

• manuever

• manouver

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Your teacher asks you to write a definition for “materialism” based on its use in the sentence: “Some people believe that materialism leads to unhappiness.” Which definition best fits?

• The belief in spiritual values

• The focus on physical possessions and wealth

• The study of materials in science

• The act of making things by hand

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A friend is writing a poem and asks you for a word that means “the words of a song.” Which word from the list should you suggest?

• lyric

• myth

• monologue

• manuscript

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

You are reading a science article that mentions “microbes.” Based on your understanding, which of the following best describes a microbe?

• A large animal

• A tiny organism, such as bacteria

• A type of mineral

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

A classmate spells “miniature” as “miniture.” Using your knowledge of spelling and meaning, which is the correct spelling for something that is very small?

• minature

• miniature

• miniture

• miniatuer

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

You are asked to use the word “misfortune” in a sentence that shows its meaning. Which sentence best demonstrates your understanding?

• She had a misfortune and won the lottery.

• His misfortune was losing his wallet on vacation.

• Misfortune means to be very lucky.

• The misfortune was a delicious meal.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Your teacher asks you to explain the difference between “myth” and “monologue.” Which explanation is correct?

• A myth is a long speech; a monologue is a traditional story.

• A myth is a traditional story; a monologue is a long speech by one person.

• Both are types of poems.

• Both are scientific terms.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D