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Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 5mins
I know that a 1-syllable word that ends with the long i sound is spelled with a...
y
i
Which spelling is correct for someone who is grouchy?
crabee
crabby
crabey
If a syllable ends with a WIMPY vowel sound...what do you have to do?
Put a "ck" and call it good.
Just spell it exactly the way it sounds, and don't worry about it.
Double the next letter to close the WIMPY sound off.
When you are spelling a 2-syllable word that ENDS WITH THE LONG e SOUND, what does the "Cry Baby" rule tell us to do?
Spell it with an "ee."
Spell it with a "y."
Spell it with an "ey."
If a 2-syllable word sounds like the second syllable is saying /see/, how are we supposed to spell that sound?
with a "cy."
with the letters "see."
Let's say that you want to spell a 1-syllable word with a SHORT VOWEL SOUND. This word ends with one of these letters (f, l, s, or z), how should you spell that ending sound?
Add only one of the ending letters
Double the ending letter.
Why do I have to use a "ck" in the word "pick?"
The /k/ sound comes RIGHT AFTER A SHORT VOWEL SOUND.
Because you need the "Floss Rule."
Because of the "Happy Rule."
What are the 3 "Watch-Out Vowels?"
a, e, o
e, i, y
u, a, e
Why do I have to spell the word "Kind" with a "k" instead of a "c?"
Because "i" is a "watch-out" vowel.
Because of the "Catch Lunch" rule.
Because of the "Cry Baby" rule.
Why do you double the "m" in the word "summit?"
Because of the "Floss Rule"
Because of the "Happy Rule"
Because of the "Picnic Chicken Basket Rule"
Why do I need to use a "tch" instead of a "ch" in the word "match?"
You need the "t" to protect the short vowel from the "ch."
It looks better that way.
Because the vowel makes a long, strong sound
