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Word Work week of 1/31

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

"Can you keep a ______?" Mamie asked.

a)

seckret

b)

secret

c)

seecret

d)

secrit

2.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

The dentist told me that I have ______ build up on my teeth.

a)

tarter

b)

tartur

c)

tartar

d)

tarrtar

3.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

Greg's _____ is in the laundry basket.

a)

shirt

b)

shurt

c)

shert

d)

shirte

4.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

The gorgeous _____ swam to the east side of the coral.

a)

marmaid

b)

mermaid

c)

merrmaid

d)

murmaid

5.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

The family built a ______ upon a hill, overlooking the lake.

a)

foutress

b)

fortriss

c)

foretress

d)

fortress

6.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

A _____ in the lake was an indication of something below the surface.

a)

swirl

b)

swerl

c)

swiril

d)

swirll

7.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

One ____ buzzed into the open window.

a)

hornit

b)

hernit

c)

hornett

d)

hornet

8.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

She went to the ____ for an annual check-up.

a)

doctor

b)

docter

c)

doctir

d)

docktor

9.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

The weather ________ is sounding! Take cover!

a)

allert

b)

alert

c)

alurt

d)

alirt

10.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to fill the blank in the sentence below.

Think about the _____ of the story when you are determining a story's theme.

a)

morall

b)

moreal

c)

moral

d)

morel

11.

Which of the sentences below, separates the items using commas correctly?

a)

Mrs. Johnson asked us to put away our Chromebooks get out our books and turn to page 109.

b)

Mrs. Johnson asked us to put away, our Chromebooks, get out, our books, and turn to page 109.

c)

Mrs. Tallman asked us to put away our Chromebooks, get out our books, and turn to page 109.

12.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
You may have, hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.
b)
You may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink. 
c)
You may have hot chocolate; hot tea; or coffee to drink. 
d)
You may have hot chocolate or hot tea or coffee, to drink. 
13.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Do not run, jump, or skip, in the hall.
b)
Do not run, jump or skip in the hall.
c)
Do not run, jump, or skip in the hall.
d)

Do not run jump or skip in the hall.

14.

Which example below uses commas correctly?

a)

Additionally, we learned about commas in class this week.

b)

Finally we saw the ice cream truck in the distance.

c)

Unfortunately today is not Monday.

d)

Behind the door on the left you will find a mop.

15.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

After, the rock show the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

b)

After the rock show, the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

c)

After the rock show the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

d)

After, the rock show, the musicians headed to the diner, for snacks.

16.

Based on your knowledge of the root word "scribe/script", which of the following words would best fill the blank?

The court reporter had to ______________ everything the attorneys and witnesses said during the trial.

a)
transcribe
b)

inscribe

c)

scribble

d)

prescription

17.

Based on your knowledge of the root word "ped/pod", which of the following words would best fill the blank?

Sara uses a _____ to measure how many steps she takes each day.

a)

podium

b)

pediatrist

c)

pedometer

d)

fit bit

18.

Based on your knowledge of the prefix"semi-", which of the following words would best fill the blank?

The invitation to the event stated that the attire should be ________ : somewhat fancy with black as the best color.

a)

semiannual

b)

semicircle

c)

semisweet

d)

semiformal

19.

Based on your knowledge of the root word "ques/quir", which of the following words would best fill the blank?

It took me an hour to answer all the questions on the ______________.

a)
requirement
b)
questionnaire
c)
inquisitive
d)

quest

20.

Based on your knowledge of the suffix "-ism", which of the following words would best fill the blank?

The teacher could not show _______ by making adding points to just a few students' grades.

a)

criticism

b)

prism

c)

favoritism

d)

patriotism

21.
What does fork mean in this sentence?
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
a)
something that you eat with
b)
a place where a road branches
c)
a large farm tool
d)
to hand over a possession
22.
What does bolt mean in this sentence?
Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt, and the heavy door slowly opened.
a)
a flash of lightning
b)
to run away
c)
a sliding bar used to fasten a door
d)
to run very fast
23.
What does log mean in this sentence?
Amy used  pencil to write in her log.
a)
a cut length of wood
b)
a written record
c)
to cut down trees
24.

Choose the correct meaning of the word unduly.

a)

Ancient or prehistoric; Belonging to an early stage of something

b)

Continuing non-stop; determined

c)

excessively

d)

accidentally

25.

Choose the correct meaning of the word furor.

a)

Uproar; furious or hectic activity; hoopla

b)

Continuing non-stop; determined

c)

Inactive; slowed; asleep

d)

Very important or necessary

26.

Choose the correct meaning of the word exulted.

a)

Soft or rotten

b)

Continuing non-stop; determined

c)

Very annoying, maddening, or enraging

d)

Rejoiced; showed or felt great joy

27.

Choose the correct meaning of the word vital.

a)

Soft or rotten

b)

Inactive; slowed; asleep

c)

Very important or necessary

d)

To shake or shiver uncontrollably

28.

Choose the correct meaning of the word vital.

a)

Soft or rotten

b)

Inactive; slowed; asleep

c)

Very important or necessary

d)

To shake or shiver uncontrollably

29.

Choose the correct meaning of the word punky.

a)

Soft or rotten

b)

Not common; rare

c)

Very important or necessary

d)

To shake or shiver uncontrollably

30.

Choose the correct meaning of the word scarce.

a)

Soft or rotten

b)

Not common; rare

c)

accidentally

d)

To shake or shiver uncontrollably