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5th/6th grade Spelling page 2

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning a store selling prepared foods?

a)

delicatessan

b)

delicatessen

c)

delacatessen

d)

delicatessien

2.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for something that brings pleasure?

a)

delightfull

b)

delightful

c)

deliteful

d)

delightul

3.

Choose the correct spelling for the term used in fractions to refer to the bottom number.

a)

denominater

b)

denomminator

c)

denominator

d)

denomnator

4.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning a false tooth.

a)

denture

b)

dentuer

c)

dentor

d)

denturee

5.

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning to strongly dislike?

a)

despize

b)

despise

c)

despyse

d)

despis

6.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for feeling hopeless?

a)

despondant

b)

despondent

c)

despondint

d)

despondentt

7.

Choose the correct spelling for something that discourages action.

a)

deterrant

b)

deterrent

c)

deterent

d)

detterent

8.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning to eat hungrily.

a)

devour

b)

devower

c)

devouer

d)

devor

9.

What is the correct spelling for a line joining two non-adjacent corners of a shape?

a)

diagnol

b)

diagonal

c)

diaganol

d)

diagonel

10.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for something that is hard to do?

a)

difficulity

b)

difficulty

c)

difficlty

d)

diffculty

11.

Choose the correct spelling for the process of breaking down food.

a)

digestion

b)

digetion

c)

digistion

d)

digetion

12.

Select the correct spelling for a situation with two choices, both undesirable.

a)

dilema

b)

dilemma

c)

dilemna

d)

dilemmma

13.

What is the correct spelling for a measurable extent, such as length or width?

a)

dimmension

b)

dimension

c)

dimenson

d)

dimmension

14.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a sudden event causing great damage?

a)

disaster

b)

disastar

c)

disastor

d)

diasaster

15.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning to treat unfairly based on differences.

a)

discrimnate

b)

discriminate

c)

discrimanate

d)

discrimminate

16.

Which word is spelled correctly and means to discourage or lose hope?

a)

dishearten

b)

disheartten

c)

disheartened

d)

disheartin

17.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning to force out from a position.

a)

dislodge

b)

dislodgee

c)

dislodege

d)

dislodg

18.

What is the correct spelling for a device that gives out something?

a)

dispensor

b)

dispenser

c)

dispencer

d)

dispensor

19.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for causing anxiety or sorrow?

a)

distressful

b)

distresful

c)

distresfull

d)

distresfull

20.

Choose the correct spelling for the process of separating into parts.

a)

divison

b)

division

c)

divission

d)

divisonn

21.

Which word is spelled correctly and describes a project you do without professional help?

a)

do-it-yourself

b)

do-it-yourselff

c)

do-it-yourselve

d)

do-it-yoursel

22.

Which of the following words is spelled correctly and means to tame an animal?

a)

domesticate

b)

domisticate

c)

domesicate

d)

domisticate

23.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning a period of inactivity.

a)

dormancy

b)

dormancey

c)

dormansy

d)

dormency

24.

Which word is spelled correctly and means unfashionable or shabby?

a)

dowdy

b)

dowdey

c)

dowdie

d)

dowdyy

25.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for reducing the status or value of something?

a)

downgrad

b)

downgrade

c)

downgraide

d)

downgradd

26.

Which word is spelled correctly and means causing great fear?

a)

dreadfull

b)

dreadful

c)

dreadfule

d)

dreadfull

27.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning dull or depressing.

a)

dreary

b)

dreery

c)

drery

d)

drearry

28.

Which word is spelled correctly and means hard, menial, or dull work?

a)

drudgery

b)

drudgerry

c)

drudgeryy

d)

drudgerye

29.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a building divided into two apartments?

a)

duplexx

b)

duplex

c)

dupleks

d)

duplix

30.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning to make an exact copy.

a)

duplicatte

b)

duplicate

c)

duplcate

d)

duplicat

31.

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning "ceramic ware made of clay and baked in a kiln"?

a)

earthanware

b)

earthenware

c)

erthenware

d)

earthinware

32.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment?

a)

ecoligy

b)

ecology

c)

ecalogy

d)

ecollogy

33.

Choose the correct spelling for the word that means "extremely happy".

a)

estatic

b)

ecstatic

c)

ecstetic

d)

exstatic

34.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning "done with no effort".

a)

effortless

b)

effortles

c)

effertless

d)

efforless

35.

Which word is spelled correctly and means "self-centered"?

a)

egocentric

b)

egosentric

c)

egocentrix

d)

egocentrec

36.

What is the correct spelling for the process of choosing someone for a position by voting?

a)

ellection

b)

election

c)

elektion

d)

ellectione

37.

Choose the correct spelling for the word referring to devices or science involving electrical circuits.

a)

electronix

b)

electronics

c)

electroniks

d)

electronices

38.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word meaning "basic or fundamental"?

a)

elementery

b)

elementary

c)

elementry

d)

elimentary

39.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning "a government order that restricts trade".

a)

embargoe

b)

embargo

c)

embargoo

d)

embargu

40.

Which word is spelled correctly and means "to cause someone to feel self-conscious or ashamed"?

a)

embarass

b)

embarrass

c)

embaras

d)

embbarass

41.

Which of the following words means "to make something more attractive by adding details"?

a)

embelish

b)

embellish

c)

embellich

d)

embelissh

42.

If someone is in a situation that requires immediate action, which word from the list best describes it?

a)

emission

b)

emergency

c)

employment

d)

enamel

43.

Which word from the list refers to something released, such as gas or radiation?

a)

emission

b)

employment

c)

emptying

d)

enamel

44.

Which word from the list best describes the act of having a job or being hired?

a)

employment

b)

emergency

c)

energize

d)

engagement

45.

If you are pouring out the contents of a container, which word from the list describes this action?

a)

emptying

b)

emission

c)

eradicate

d)

entertain

46.

Which word from the list refers to a hard, glossy coating often found on pottery or teeth?

a)

enamel

b)

emergency

c)

ecology

d)

election

47.

Which word from the list means "to give someone support, confidence, or hope"?

a)

encourage

b)

endearment

c)

entertain

d)

eradicate

48.

If something is making it difficult for you to move or progress, which word from the list describes this situation?

a)

encumber

b)

energize

c)

entertain

d)

ecology

49.

Which word from the list means "a word or act expressing affection"?

a)

endearment

b)

emergency

c)

employment

d)

ecology

50.

Which word from the list means "to give energy or vitality to someone or something"?

a)

energize

b)

entertain

c)

eradicate

d)

emission

51.

If two people agree to get married, which word from the list best describes their agreement?

a)

engagement

b)

emergency

c)

ecology

d)

election

52.

Which word from the list means "to make something more lively or interesting"?

a)

enliven

b)

entertain

c)

emission

d)

employment

53.

If an event happens as a result of another, which word from the list describes this?

a)

ensue

b)

eradicate

c)

entertain

d)

ecology

54.

Which word from the list means "to amuse or provide enjoyment"?

a)

entertain

b)

energize

c)

emission

d)

ecology

55.

Which word from the list means "to imagine or conceive of a future possibility"?

a)

envisage

b)

entertain

c)

ecology

d)

employment

56.

If you are planning a science project about the changing of seasons, which word from the list would be most relevant to include in your research?

a)

equinox

b)

emergency

c)

employment

d)

ecology

57.

You are writing a report on how to completely remove invasive species from a local park. Which word from the list best describes this process?

a)

eradication

b)

emission

c)

employment

d)

entertain

58.

If you are planning a story about a daring adventure, which word from the list would you use to describe the main event?

a)

escapade

b)

emergency

c)

ecology

d)

employment

59.

You are asked to write a speech honoring someone who has passed away. Which word from the list best describes this type of speech?

a)

eulogy

b)

emergency

c)

employment

d)

ecology

60.

If you are conducting an experiment to observe how water changes from liquid to gas, which word from the list would you use to describe this process?

a)

evaporate

b)

eradicate

c)

employment

d)

ecology

61.

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning "a special case that does not follow the rule"?

a)

exseption

b)

exception

c)

exsepsion

d)

exseptionn

62.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a short journey or trip?

a)

excurtion

b)

excersion

c)

excursion

d)

excurshen

63.

Choose the correct spelling for the word that means "to put forth effort."

a)

exzert

b)

exurt

c)

exert

d)

exsert

64.

What is the correct spelling for a public display, often in a museum?

a)

exibit

b)

exhibit

c)

exhebit

d)

exzibit

65.

Which spelling is correct for a long journey with a particular purpose, especially exploration?

a)

expidition

b)

expadition

c)

expedition

d)

expodition

66.

Select the correct spelling for a scientific test or procedure.

a)

experament

b)

experiment

c)

experement

d)

experimant

67.

What is the correct spelling for a major highway designed for fast traffic?

a)

expressway

b)

expresway

c)

expresswey

d)

expreswey

68.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "extremely beautiful or delicate."

a)

exqusite

b)

exquizzit

c)

exquisite

d)

exqusitee

69.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for "overflowing enthusiasm"?

a)

exzuberance

b)

exuberance

c)

exuburance

d)

exzuberence

70.

What is the correct spelling for a person who has seen something happen and can give a first-hand account?

a)

eye-witness

b)

eyewitness

c)

eywitness

d)

eywittness

71.

Which word is spelled correctly for a place or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose?

a)

facillity

b)

facility

c)

fasilitee

d)

facillitee

72.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "not passing or failing to succeed."

a)

failling

b)

failing

c)

faileng

d)

failin

73.

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning "well-known or easily recognized"?

a)

familliar

b)

familar

c)

familiar

d)

familliar

74.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a word meaning "imagination, especially when extravagant"?

a)

fantasy

b)

fantisy

c)

phantasy

d)

Both A and C

75.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning "to move ahead quickly in a video or audio recording."

a)

fastforword

b)

fast-forward

c)

fast-foward

d)

fastforwad

76.

Which spelling is correct for a word meaning "death caused by an accident or disaster"?

a)

fatality

b)

fatallity

c)

fatalitee

d)

fatility

77.

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning "like a father"?

a)

fatherly

b)

fatherlee

c)

fatherli

d)

fatherlee

78.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "to understand after much thought."

a)

fathom

b)

fathum

c)

fathomm

d)

fathome

79.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for "the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment"?

a)

favoritism

b)

favouritism

c)

favoritizm

d)

favoritismm

80.

What is the correct spelling for a group of people with shared interests or goals?

a)

fellowship

b)

felloship

c)

felloshipp

d)

felowship

81.

Which word is spelled correctly for a person convicted of a serious crime?

a)

felon

b)

fellon

c)

felan

d)

felonn

82.

Choose the correct spelling for a substance used to make soil more fertile.

a)

fertiliser

b)

fertilizer

c)

fertalizer

d)

fertelizer

83.

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning "to become rotten"?

a)

festor

b)

fester

c)

festur

d)

festar

84.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for "attractive or charming"?

a)

fetching

b)

fetcheng

c)

fetchin

d)

fetchhing

85.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning "not real; made up."

a)

ficticious

b)

fictitious

c)

fictitous

d)

fictitios

86.

Which word is spelled correctly for someone who is restless or unable to stay still?

a)

fidgety

b)

fidgetty

c)

fidgetee

d)

fidgeti

87.

What is the correct spelling for a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly?

a)

filibuster

b)

fillibuster

c)

filibastar

d)

filibusterer

88.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "very dirty."

a)

filthy

b)

filthey

c)

filthey

d)

filthie

89.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a person who manages large sums of money?

a)

financier

b)

financeer

c)

finanseer

d)

finansear

90.

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning "resistant to fire"?

a)

fireproof

b)

fireprof

c)

fireproff

d)

firepruf

91.

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning "the most important ship in a fleet"?

a)

flagshipp

b)

flagship

c)

flagshup

d)

flagchip

92.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

flattery

b)

flaterie

c)

flattary

d)

flaterry

93.

Choose the correct spelling for the word that means "easily broken".

a)

flimzy

b)

flimsy

c)

flimsie

d)

flimszy

94.

Select the correct spelling for the word that means "to grow or develop in a healthy way".

a)

flourrish

b)

flurish

c)

flourish

d)

florish

95.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for someone who speaks a language easily?

a)

fluent

b)

fluant

c)

fluwent

d)

fluant

96.

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning "to predict future events"?

a)

forcast

b)

forecast

c)

forecaste

d)

forcaste

97.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

forremost

b)

foremost

c)

formost

d)

foremmost

98.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "not remembering".

a)

forgeting

b)

forgetting

c)

forgettin

d)

forgettin'

99.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

formality

b)

formallity

c)

formalitye

d)

formallitye

100.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning "to create or devise methodically".

a)

formulatte

b)

formulate

c)

formullate

d)

formolate

101.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

forthcomming

b)

forthcoming

c)

forthcomming

d)

forthcomin

102.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "to strengthen".

a)

fortify

b)

fortiffy

c)

fortifie

d)

fortefy

103.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

frailty

b)

frailtty

c)

frailtye

d)

frailtyy

104.

Select the correct spelling for the word meaning "the right to sell a company's products".

a)

franchize

b)

franchise

c)

franchis

d)

franchisze

105.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

fraud

b)

fraudd

c)

fraude

d)

fraudd

106.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "very strange or unusual".

a)

freakish

b)

freekish

c)

freakysh

d)

frekish

107.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

freshened

b)

freshend

c)

freshenned

d)

freshenedd

108.

Which spelling is correct for the word meaning "to carry out or complete"?

a)

fulfill, fulfil

b)

fullfill, fullfil

c)

fulfill, fullfil

d)

fulfile, fulfill

109.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

function

b)

funtion

c)

functtion

d)

funccion

110.

Which word from the list best describes someone who wanders from place to place?

a)

gadabout

b)

gardenia

c)

generator

d)

gesturing

111.

Which word from the list refers to a group of geese?

a)

gallantry

b)

gaggle

c)

gamma

d)

franchise

112.

Which word from the list means "bravery, especially in battle"?

a)

gallantry

b)

frailty

c)

fraud

d)

freshened

113.

Which word from the list is the name of a flower?

a)

gardenia

b)

generator

c)

gesturing

d)

ghetto

114.

Which word from the list means "usually" or "in most cases"?

a)

generally

b)

gesturing

c)

franchise

d)

fraud

115.

Which word from the list refers to a machine that produces electricity?

a)

generator

b)

gardenia

c)

gadabout

d)

gamma

116.

Which word from the list refers to the modification of genes for scientific purposes?

a)

genetic engineering

b)

gesturing

c)

franchise

d)

fraud

117.

Which word from the list describes a person who studies the Earth's surface?

a)

geographer

b)

generator

c)

gardenia

d)

gadabout

118.

Which word from the list means "making movements to express something"?

a)

gesturing

b)

generally

c)

fraud

d)

freshened

119.

Which word from the list refers to a showy trinket or decoration?

a)

gewgaw

b)

gardenia

c)

generator

d)

gallantry

120.

A student is writing a story set in a poor urban area. Which word from the list would be most appropriate to describe this setting?

a)

ghetto

b)

franchise

c)

gallantry

d)

generator

121.

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning "a person trained to fight in ancient Roman arenas"?

a)

gladdiator

b)

gladiator

c)

gladietor

d)

gladeator

122.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for something that sparkles?

a)

glittery

b)

gliterie

c)

glittary

d)

gliteri

123.

Select the correct spelling for the word that means "relating to the whole world."

a)

globel

b)

global

c)

globall

d)

globle

124.

What is the correct spelling for a list of terms and definitions in a book?

a)

glossery

b)

glossary

c)

glossory

d)

glosary

125.

Choose the correct spelling for the insect that glows in the dark.

a)

glowworm

b)

glowwerm

c)

gloworm

d)

glouworm

126.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a type of sugar found in the blood?

a)

glucos

b)

glucose

c)

glucoze

d)

glukose

127.

What is the correct spelling for the person who guards the goal in sports?

a)

goaly

b)

goalie

c)

goalee

d)

goolie

128.

Select the correct spelling for a person who acts as an intermediary.

a)

go-between

b)

go-betwen

c)

go-betwean

d)

go-betwenne

129.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a slang term for peanut?

a)

goober

b)

gooberre

c)

goobor

d)

gooberi

130.

What is the correct spelling for the term describing the sensation of goosebumps?

a)

gooseflesh

b)

goseflesh

c)

gooseflash

d)

goosflesh

131.

Choose the correct spelling for the burrowing rodent.

a)

gopher

b)

gofer

c)

gopheer

d)

gohper

132.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a Hungarian stew?

a)

goulash

b)

goullash

c)

goulashe

d)

goullashe

133.

What is the correct spelling for a person who enjoys fine food and drink?

a)

gourmet

b)

gourmat

c)

gourmate

d)

gourmatt

134.

Select the correct spelling for the set of rules for using a language.

a)

grammer

b)

grammar

c)

gramar

d)

grammor

135.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for magnificence or splendor?

a)

grandure

b)

grandeur

c)

granduer

d)

grandor

136.

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning "consisting of small grains"?

a)

granuler

b)

granular

c)

granullar

d)

granuler

137.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "unnecessary or uncalled for."

a)

gratitous

b)

gratuitous

c)

gratutious

d)

gratituous

138.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word meaning "to move toward or be attracted to something"?

a)

gravitate

b)

gravatate

c)

gravetate

d)

gravitatee

139.

What is the correct spelling for the environmental phenomenon involving trapped heat?

a)

greenhouse effect

b)

greenhous effect

c)

greenhouze effect

d)

greenhause effect

140.

Select the correct spelling for the mischievous creature in folklore.

a)

gremlin

b)

gremlyn

c)

gremlen

d)

gremline

141.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the state of being grim?

a)

grimness

b)

grimnes

c)

grimniss

d)

grimmess

142.

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning "preparatory work"?

a)

groundwork

b)

groundwerk

c)

groundwark

d)

groundworck

143.

Choose the correct spelling for the word meaning "horrible or shocking."

a)

gruesome

b)

grusome

c)

gruseome

d)

grusomee

144.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for a loud burst of laughter?

a)

guffaw

b)

guffawh

c)

guffawwe

d)

guffawer

145.

What is the correct spelling for a sudden, forceful flow of liquid?

a)

gusher

b)

gushar

c)

gusherr

d)

gushor

146.

Which word from the list would best describe a person who enjoys fine dining and can distinguish between different flavors?

a)

gopher

b)

gourmet

c)

goober

d)

gladiator

147.

If you were writing a science report about climate change, which term from the list would you use to describe the trapping of heat in the atmosphere?

a)

greenhouse effect

b)

glucose

c)

groundwork

d)

glittery

148.

Which word from the list would you use to describe the feeling you get when you are scared and your skin gets bumpy?

a)

goober

b)

gooseflesh

c)

goulash

d)

grammar

149.

A student is writing a story about a soccer game. Which word from the list should they use to refer to the person who protects the goal?

a)

gourmet

b)

goalie

c)

gopher

d)

gladiator

150.

Imagine you are planning a science experiment to test how sugar affects energy levels. Which word from the list would you use to describe the type of sugar found in blood?

a)

glucose

b)

goulash

c)

groundwork

d)

glittery