Class 5 Spelling Quiz

What is the rule for doubling 't' in words like 'fit'?

• Never double 't'

• Always double 't'

• Double 't' if preceded by a short vowel

• Double 't' if preceded by a long vowel

Which of the following words contains a silent 'h'?

• Honest

• All of the above

• Honour

• Ghost

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to ask for information'?

• Enquire

• Inquire

• Require

• Acquire

Which word is an example of a noun ending in 'ant'?

• Elegant

• Elephant

• Brilliant

• Vacant

What is the correct pronunciation of 'qu' followed by 'a'?

• As a short 'a'

• As a long 'o'

• As a short 'o'

• As a long 'a'

Which of the following is NOT a word with a silent 'b'?

• Thumb

• Climb

• Limb

• Brim

What is the meaning of the word 'ghetto'?

• A type of clothing

• A part of a city where a minority group lives

• A type of food

• A musical term

Which of the following words ends with 'ance'?

• Abundance

• Abundant

• Defiance

• Defiant

What is the rule for silent 'c' in words?

• Only silent before vowels

• Always pronounced

• Always silent

• Usually not pronounced in 'sc'

Which word is an example of an abstract noun formed from an adjective?

• Brilliant

• Brilliance

• Brilliantly

• Brilliance