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Decoding Words and Spelling Quiz

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

a)

Very

b)

Not

c)

Before

d)

Again

2.

What is the suffix in the word "happily"?

a)

hap

b)

ly

c)

ily

d)

happy

3.

Which of the following is a high-frequency word?

a)

Elephant

b)

Because

c)

Magnificent

d)

Triangle

4.

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

a)

Frend

b)

Friend

c)

Freind

d)

Frind

5.

Which word contains a closed syllable?

a)

Cat

b)

Go

c)

Pie

d)

Blue

6.

What does the prefix "re-" mean in the word "replay"?

a)

Not

b)

Again

c)

Before

d)

After

7.

What happens to the word "hope" when you add the suffix "-ing"?

a)

Hopeing

b)

Hoping

c)

Hopping

d)

Hopes

8.

Which of these is a high-frequency word?

a)

Quickly

b)

About

c)

Elephant

d)

Mountain

9.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

Receive

b)

Recieve

c)

Receeve

d)

Receve

10.

Which word has a vowel team?

a)

Boat

b)

Cat

c)

Dog

d)

Run

11.

Choose the word that means "not kind."

a)

Kindness

b)

Unkind

c)

Kindly

d)

Kinded

12.

Which word is formed by adding "-ed" to "plan" and following the correct spelling rule?

a)

Planed

b)

Planned

c)

Plannid

d)

Plannd

13.

Which sentence uses a high-frequency word correctly?

a)

I will becaused my homework.

b)

She went to the store because she needed milk.

c)

The becaused is blue.

d)

He is very becaused.

14.

Which word is spelled correctly and follows the rule for adding "-ing" to a word ending in "e"?

a)

Makeing

b)

Making

c)

Makking

d)

Makeng

15.

Which word contains an open syllable?

a)

Tiger

b)

Cat

c)

Jump

d)

Fish

16.

Which prefix would you add to "do" to mean "do again"?

a)

Un-

b)

Re-

c)

Pre-

d)

Dis-

17.

Which word is formed by changing the "y" to "i" before adding "-es"?

a)

Playes

b)

Plays

c)

Parties

d)

Partys

18.

Which of these is a high-frequency word you might see in a story?

a)

Because

b)

Elephant

c)

Magnificent

d)

Triangle

19.

Which word is spelled correctly and follows the rule for doubling the final consonant before adding "-ing"?

a)

Runing

b)

Running

c)

Runingg

d)

Runned

20.

Which word contains a final stable syllable?

a)

Table

b)

Cat

c)

Dog

d)

Run

21.

If you add the prefix "pre-" to the word "view," what does the new word mean?

a)

To view after

b)

To view before

c)

To view again

d)

To view not

22.

Explain why the word "happiest" is spelled with "i" instead of "y."

a)

Because "y" always changes to "i" at the end of a word.

b)

Because when adding a suffix to a word ending in "y," the "y" changes to "i."

c)

Because "i" is easier to spell.

d)

Because "y" is not allowed in long words.

23.

Choose the sentence that uses a high-frequency word correctly and makes sense.

a)

She because the ball.

b)

He went to the store and bought some milk.

c)

The because is blue.

d)

He is very because.

24.

Explain why "stopped" is spelled with a double "p."

a)

Because the base word ends with a vowel and a consonant, so the consonant is doubled before adding "-ed."

b)

Because it looks better.

c)

Because "p" is always doubled.

d)

Because "ed" needs two "p"s.

25.

Which word contains a VCe syllable, and how do you know?

a)

Cake, because the "e" at the end makes the "a" say its name.

b)

Cat, because it has a short "a" sound.

c)

Dog, because it has a short "o" sound.

d)

Run, because it has a short "u" sound.

26.

If you add the prefix "dis-" to the word "agree," what does the new word mean?

a)

To agree again

b)

To not agree

c)

To agree before

d)

To agree after

27.

Explain the spelling change when adding "-ing" to "run."

a)

The "n" is doubled because "run" ends with a vowel and a consonant.

b)

The "u" is changed to "i."

c)

The "r" is doubled.

d)

No change is needed.

28.

Which sentence uses a high-frequency word and is written correctly?

a)

I went to the store because I needed bread.

b)

I store went because bread needed.

c)

Because bread I needed store.

d)

Store I needed because bread.

29.

Explain why "hopping" is spelled with a double "p."

a)

Because the base word "hop" ends with a vowel and a consonant, so the consonant is doubled before adding "-ing."

b)

Because "p" is always doubled.

c)

Because "ing" needs two "p"s.

d)

Because "o" is a vowel.

30.

Which word contains an r-controlled syllable, and how do you know?

a)

Bird, because the "ir" makes the "r" control the vowel sound.

b)

Cat, because it has a short "a" sound.

c)

Dog, because it has a short "o" sound.

d)

Run, because it has a short "u" sound.

31.

The prefix Ab- means:


(a)  
Choose from the below words
away from
not expected
towards
never
32.

Allow your brain to become a sponge and _____________ all the knowledge that you can.

a)

absolve

b)

abduct

c)

absorb

d)

abstain

33.
While visiting Japan, Matthew needed help understanding the language. What did he need?
a)
Translator
b)
Transporter
c)
Transpiration
d)
Translucent
34.

What is the prefix in the word "rewrite"?

a)

re

b)

write

c)

it

d)

ew

35.
Complete each sentence with a spelling word.
Not finding anything does not ______ fossil hunters.
a)
unclean
b)
disbelief
c)
discourage
d)
disloyal
36.

What is the prefix in the word "preheat"?

a)

pre

b)

heat

c)

eat

d)

at

37.
Complete each sentence with a spelling word.
She removed the layer of soil to ______ the fossil below. 
a)
unable
b)
nonstop
c)
misplace
d)
uncover
38.

Spell the word brave with the added suffix -ery

(a)  

39.

Choose the word that correctly spells the following word with a suffix -en

glad + en

a)

gladn

b)

gladeen

c)

gladen

d)

gladden

40.

Choose the word that correctly spells the following word with a suffix -en

give + en

a)

given

b)

givn

c)

givven

d)

giveen

41.

Choose the word that correctly spells the following word with a suffix -en

awake + en

a)

awaken

b)

awakeen

c)

awakken

d)

awakkenn

42.

Choose the word that correctly spells the following word with a suffix -en

loose + en

a)

loosseen

b)

loosn

c)

loosen

d)

loossen

43.

Choose the word that correctly spells the following word with a suffix -en

wide + en

a)

widen

b)

widden

c)

wideen

d)

widn

44.

-ious

a)

relating to

b)

state or quality of

c)

full of

d)

place for

45.

Spell the HFW:

(a)  

46.

How do you spell?

a)

every

b)

evry

c)

evri

47.

How do you spell?

a)

were

b)

guere

c)

uere

48.

How do you spell?

a)

an

b)

en

c)

n

49.

How do you spell?

a)

tree

b)

chre

c)

three

50.

How do you spell?

a)

guich

b)

which

c)

uich

51.

How do you spell?

a)

ate

b)

ait

c)

aite

52.

How do you spell?

a)

your

b)

llur

c)

yur

53.

Use the correct spelling/HFW word in the following sentence:


My dog has four _____s.

a)

drau

b)

draw

c)

pau

d)

paw

54.

Did you know that Valentine's day is coming soon in _______.

a)

Febrary

b)

Febuary

c)

February

d)

Feburary

55.

It was my ______to serve as the President of the United States.

a)

privledge

b)

privilege

c)

privelege

d)

privlege

56.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

Laguge

b)

Language

c)

Langage

d)

Launguage

57.

Which word has a v-e syllable?

a)

ape

b)

at

c)

lap

58.

Which word contains a vowel consonant e syllable?

a)

homemade

b)

jungle

c)

gentleman

d)

cry

59.

Syllable with a single vowel followed by one or more consonants.


Example: cat, bat, clock, letter

a)

Closed

b)

Open

c)

Vowel - consonant - silent e

d)

R-controlled

60.

Which word has a v-e syllable?

a)

stamp

b)

lime

c)

plot

61.

Which word is a closed syllable?

a)

grand

b)

blue

c)

doorway

62.

Identify the syllable type indicated in blue in the following word.

ex ⋅ plode

a)

open

b)

closed

c)

vowel team

d)

vowel + consonant + silent e (VCe)

e)

r-controlled

63.

Identify the syllable type indicated in blue in the following word.

ex ⋅ plain

a)

open

b)

closed

c)

vowel team

d)

vowel + consonant + silent e (VCe)

e)

r-controlled

64.

Which of the following is a closed syllable?

a)

go

b)

end

c)

Kate

d)

zoo

65.

Which word contains a closed syllable?

a)

bee

b)

hi

c)

do

d)

did

66.

Which word has an open first syllable?

a)

magnet

b)

index

c)

locate

d)

laptop

67.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

soak

b)

soke

c)

sook

d)

soack

68.

How do you spell the word that goes in this blank:

Alabama is playing ________ Georgia.

a)

against

b)

aganst

c)

aginst

d)

agenst

69.

How do you spell your vocabulary words correctly?

a)

oatmeal

b)

oatmael

c)

otmeal

d)

oatmeel

70.

How do you spell your vocabulary words correctly?

a)

retain

b)

retayn

c)

retaine

d)

retian

71.

How do you spell your vocabulary words correctly?

a)

bleachers

b)

bleachurs

c)

bleachirs

d)

beachers

72.

How do you spell your vocabulary words correctly?

a)

complain

b)

compain

c)

complayn

d)

complan

73.
a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

74.

This word means you do not agree, or express an unfavorable opinion. For example, your parent may do this if you stay up past your bedtime.

(a)  

75.

Which word means, "in a very bad way".

a)

horribly

b)

furious

c)

insisted

d)

terribly

76.

A feeling of mixed wonder, fear, and deep respect. To cause a feeling of _____.

a)

wow

b)

awe

c)

irk

d)

crave

77.

Which word means, "intense, raging, or violent".

a)

terribly

b)

disturbed

c)

furious

d)

insisted

78.

Which word means, "stated firmly".

a)

insisted

b)

furious

c)

terribly

d)

disturbed

79.
Question Image

Select the word that corresponds with the matching definition.

a)

accreditation

1.

official recognition or approval

b)

credible

2.

able to be believed; convincing

c)

credit

3.

"I've got unlimited credit"

d)

creditor

4.

a person or company to whom $ is owed

e)

creed

5.

a set of religious beliefs or principals

80.

CHALLENGE WORD: What does obstreperous mean?

a)

harmful, destructive

b)

highly productive

c)

obstinate, stubborn

d)

noisy, unruly

81.

Which word means, "in an awful or very bad way".

a)

furious

b)

horribly

c)

insisted

d)

terribly

82.

This word means to clean something before. For example you may need to clean a newborn's baby clothes before they wear them, or rinse crumbs off dishes before loading a machine to do the heavy cleaning.

(a)  

83.

Very charming,attractive or delightful

a)

Enchanting

b)

Enchantment

84.

To have a very strong desire for something.

a)

rave

b)

grave

c)

have

d)

crave

85.

Which word or words give the correct definition of astonish?

a)

priase

b)

defeat

c)

surprise

d)

hopeless

86.

A loving or affectionate feeling

a)

Recoile

b)

ye ye

c)

Fondness

d)

i dare u 2 pick this

87.

what word means small in degree, inconsiderable?

a)

slide

b)

slid

c)

slight

88.

What word means a sudden intense feeling of fear?

a)

fright

b)

fear

c)

fight

89.

what word means of first importance?

a)

prim

b)

prime

c)

praim

90.

The man in this image ________ before speaking with the queen.

a)

jabbering

b)

compensate

c)

genuflected

d)

wended

1
1)
91.

What does arduous mean?

a)

aggravating

b)

astute, smart

c)

constant

d)

hard, difficult

e)

None of the answers are correct.

92.
Question Image

Select the correct word that corresponds with the matching definition.

a)

maintain

1.

cause or enable to continue

b)

contain

2.

have or hold within

c)

detain

3.

keep (someone) from proceeding

d)

sustain

4.

strengthen or support

e)

mountain

5.

a landmass that projects conspicuously

93.
Question Image

Match the following words to the definition

a)

garner

1.

 “to collect or gather something”

b)

fortuitous

2.

“happening by chance.”

c)

genius

3.

a person who is exceptionally smart or talented

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