Showing posts with label Spelling Helper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spelling Helper. Show all posts

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Spelling Tricky Words #5

Getting ready for a spelling bee? Just wanting to improve spelling skills? This game is for you! I have included sixteen words with tricky spellings. Fill in the blank with the choice that is correctly spelled. One of the best ways to improve spelling skills is to read. Keep reading a variety of books throughout your life!

Directions

  1. Click on the first image below to enlarge.
  2. Click on the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.

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Spelling Tricky Words #5

Language Arts Practice by Katrena

The vacation was supposed to be filled with _____ activities.

Leisure

The new student wanted to ensure that nobody thought he looked _______.

Weird

She was surprised to ______ an award for citizenship.

Receive

She began to withdraw because she was afraid he would ______ her.

Criticize

The class began to prepare for the special _____.

Occasion

Although his _____ on the subject was apparent, the teacher saw great potential.

Ignorance

What some take for granted, others recognize as a ______.

Privilege

It quickly became _____ that the weather would not be ideal for travel.

Apparent

"I do not think this room will _____ clean itself," replied Dad. 

Magically

"_______ speaking, what you said is true," said the professor.

Generally

Everyone was interested in the latest _____ in the news story.

Development

"This day has been ______ amazing!" she exclaimed.

Truly

The family was _____ challenged; however, they learned to overcome many barriers.

Financially

"You _____....good day!" he stated without a glimmer of compassion.

Lose

He was unaware of the proper rules of ______.

Grammar

"This is one of the most ______ gifts I have ever received!" exclaimed the young girl.

Special

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Spelling Tricky Words #4

Here is another set of fifteen tricky words that are challenging to spell. Each slide features a tricky word used in a contextual sentence. How many do you know?

Directions

  1. Click on the first slide to enlarge.
  2. Click on the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.

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Spelling Tricky Words #4

Language Arts Free Practice by Katrena

He eagerly checked his ____ to see if he would have his first choice of elective classes.

Schedule

The toy manufacturer developed a toy with ____ parts.

Changeable

The cashier smiled and acted ____ despite rude comments from the customer.

Pleasant

The volunteer from the Peace Corps would be living in a remote _____ in South America for two years.

Village

The test designed to measure _____ could not assess for wisdom.

Intelligence

The magician's last act featured making a rabbit _____.

Disappear

The monument was erected in ____ of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Remembrance

An ____ company began to offer lower price on several popular items.

Independent

Each team completed forms specific for the various _____ in the contest.

Categories

The phone company charged a fee if ____ exceeded the contracted hours.

Usage

Her _____ of the subject was quite impressive.

Knowledge

He had a coupon for a free bacon egg and cheese _____.

Biscuit

The boss announced that the company would not be able to increase any employee's _____ that year.

Salary

The nurse carefully measured the baby's _____ and weight.

Height

The actors voted on whether or not they believed in the _____ of ghosts backstage.

Existence

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