F-Grade 9 Spelling

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SPELLING
POWER
GRADE 9
CONTENTS
Student Progress Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Scoring Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Unit 1
Lesson 1: Double Consonants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lesson 2: Silent Consonants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lesson 3: Sounds of c and g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lesson 4: Vowel Spellings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Review Lessons 1–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unit 2
Lesson 5: Diphthongs and Vowel r Shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lesson 6: Use of ie and ei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lesson 7: Doubling the Final Consonant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lesson 8: The Final Silent e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Review Lessons 5–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Unit 3
Lesson 9: Words Ending in y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lesson 10: Plurals for Nouns Ending in Consonants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lesson 11: Plurals for Nouns Ending in Vowels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lesson 12: Plurals with Unusual Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Review Lessons 9–12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Unit 4
Lesson 13: Contractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lesson 14: Possessives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Lesson 15: Syllabication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lesson 16: Soft Final Syllables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Review Lessons 13–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Unit 5
Lesson 17: Prefixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Lesson 18: The Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, -ent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Lesson 19: The Suffixes -ize, -ise, -yze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lesson 20: Word Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Review Lessons 17–20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Unit 6
Lesson 21: Noun Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lesson 22: Adjective Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Lesson 23: Verb Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lesson 24: Adverb Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Review Lessons 21–24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Spelling Power Grade 9i

Unit 7
Lesson 25: Compound Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lesson 26: The Word Roots cede/ceed/ces and cept/ceive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lesson 27: Words Borrowed from Other Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Lesson 28: Antonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Review Lessons 25–28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Unit 8
Lesson 29: Synonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lesson 30: Homonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lesson 31: Words Often Confused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lesson 32: Words Often Misspelled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Review Lessons 29–32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Oral Quizzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Grade 9 Spelling Power

STUDENT PROGRESS CHART
Fill in the chart below with your scores, using the scoring scale on the next page.
Name: ____________________________
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Spelling Power Grade 9

SCORING SCALE
Use this scale to find your score. Line up the number of items with number correct. For example, if 15 out
of 16 items are correct, your score is 93.7 percent (see grayed area).
Number Correct
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Number of Items
1 100
2 50 100
3 33.3 66.7 100
4 25 50 75 100
5 20 40 60 80 100
6 16.7 33.3 50 66.7 83.3 100
7 14.3 28.6 42.9 57.1 71.4 85.7 100
8 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
9 11.1 22.2 33.3 44.4 55.6 66.7 77.8 88.9 100
10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
11 9.1 18.1 27.2 36.3 45.4 54.5 63.6 72.7 81.8 90.9 100
12 8.3 16.7 25 33.3 41.7 50 58.3 66.7 75 83.3 91.7 100
13 7.7 15.3 23.1 30.8 38.5 46.1 53.8 61.5 69.2 76.9 84.6 92.3 100
14 7.1 14.3 21.4 28.6 35.7 42.8 50 57.1 64.3 71.4 78.5 85.7 92.8 100
15 6.7 13.3 20 26.7 33.3 40 46.6 53.3 60 66.7 73.3 80 86.7 93.3 100
16 6.3 12.5 18.8 25 31.2 37.5 43.7 50 56.2 62.5 68.7 75 81.2 87.5 93.7 100
17 5.9 11.8 17.6 23.5 29.4 35.3 41.2 47 52.9 58.8 64.7 70.6 76.5 82.3 88.2 94.1 100
18 5.6 11.1 16.7 22.2 27.8 33.3 38.9 44.4 50 55.5 61.1 66.7 72.2 77.8 83.3 88.9 94.4 100
19 5.3 10.5 15.8 21.2 26.3 31.6 36.8 42.1 47.4 52.6 57.9 63.1 68.4 73.7 78.9 84.2 89.4 94.7 100
20 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 85 80 85 90 95 100
21 4.8 9.5 14.3 19 23.8 28.6 33.3 38.1 42.8 47.6 52.3 57.1 61.9 66.7 71.4 76.1 80.9 85.7 90.5 95.2
22 4.5 9.1 13.7 18.2 22.7 27.3 31.8 36.4 40.9 45.4 50 54.5 59.1 63.6 68.1 72.7 77.2 81.8 86.4 90.9
23 4.3 8.7 13.0 17.4 21.7 26.1 30.4 34.8 39.1 43.5 47.8 52.1 56.5 60.8 65.2 69.5 73.9 78.3 82.6 86.9
24 4.7 8.3 12.5 16.7 20.8 25 29.2 33.3 37.5 41.7 45.8 50 54.2 58.3 62.5 66.7 70.8 75 79.1 83.3
25 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80
26 3.8 7.7 11.5 15.4 19.2 23.1 26.9 30.4 34.6 38.5 42.3 46.2 50 53.8 57.7 61.5 65.4 69.2 73.1 76.9
27 3.7 7.4 11.1 14.8 18.5 22.2 25.9 29.6 33.3 37 40.7 44.4 48.1 51.9 55.6 59.2 63 66.7 70.4 74.1
28 3.6 7.1 10.7 14.3 17.9 21.4 25 28.6 32.1 35.7 39.3 42.9 46.4 50 53.6 57.1 60.7 64.3 67.9 71.4
29 3.4 6.9 10.3 13.8 17.2 20.7 24.1 27.6 31 34.5 37.9 41.4 44.8 48.3 51.7 55.2 58.6 62.1 65.5 69
30 3.3 6.7 10 13.3 16.7 20 23.3 26.7 30 33.3 36.7 40 43.3 46.7 50 53.3 56.7 60 63.3 66.7
31 3.2 6.5 9.7 13 16.1 19.3 22.3 25.8 29.0 32.2 35.4 38.7 41.9 45.1 48.3 51.6 54.8 58 61.2 64.5
32 3.1 6.3 9.4 12.5 15.6 18.8 21.9 25 28.1 31.3 34.4 37.5 40.6 43.8 46.9 50 53.1 56.2 59.4 62.5
33 3 6 9 12 15.1 18.1 21.2 24.2 27.2 30.3 33 36.3 39.3 42.4 45.4 48.4 51.5 54.5 57.5 60.6
34 2.9 5.9 8.8 11.8 14.7 17.6 20.6 23.5 26.5 29.4 32.4 35.3 38.2 41.2 44.1 47.1 50 52.9 55.9 58.8
35 2.9 5.7 8.6 11.4 14.3 17.1 20 22.9 25.7 28.6 31.4 34.3 37.1 40 42.9 45.7 48.6 51.4 54.3 57.1
36 2.8 5.6 8.3 11.1 13.9 16.7 19.4 22.2 25 27.8 30.6 33.3 36.1 38.9 41.7 44.4 47.2 50 52.7 55.6
37 2.7 5.4 8.1 10.8 13.5 17.1 18.9 21.6 24.3 27 29.7 32.4 35.1 37.8 40 43.2 45.9 48.6 51.4 54
38 2.6 5.3 7.9 10.5 13.2 15.8 18.4 21.1 23.7 26.3 28.9 31.6 34.2 36.8 39.5 42.1 44.7 47.4 50 52.6
39 2.6 5.3 7.7 10.3 12.8 15.4 17.9 20.5 23.1 25.6 28.2 30.8 33.3 35.9 38.5 41.0 43.6 46.2 48.7 51.3
40 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 22.5 25 27.5 30 32.5 35 37.5 40 42.5 45 47.5 50
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Number Correct
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21 100
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23 91.3 95.6 100
24 87.5 91.6 95.8 100
25 84 88 92 96 100
26 80.8 84.6 88.5 92.3 96.2 100
27 77.8 81.5 85.2 88.9 92.6 96.3 100
28 75 78.6 82.1 85.7 89.3 92.9 96.4 100
29 72.4 75.9 79.3 82.8 86.2 89.7 93.1 96.6 100
30 70 73.3 76.7 80 83.3 86.7 90 93.3 96.7 100
31 67.7 70.9 74.2 77.4 80.6 83.9 87.1 90.3 93.5 96.7 100
32 65.6 68.8 71.9 75 78.1 81.2 84.4 87.5 90.6 93.8 96.9 100
33 63.6 66.7 69.7 72.7 75.8 78.8 81.8 84.8 87.8 90.9 93.9 96.9 100
34 61.8 64.7 67.6 70.6 73.5 76.5 79.3 82.4 85.3 88.2 91.2 94.1 97.1 100
35 60 62.9 65.7 68.9 71.4 74.3 77.1 80 82.9 85.7 88.6 91.4 94.3 97.1 100
36 58.3 61.1 63.8 66.7 69.4 72.2 75 77.8 80.6 85.7 86.1 88.9 91.7 94.9 97.2 100
37 56.8 59.5 62.2 64.9 67.6 70.3 72.9 75.7 78.4 81.1 83.8 86.5 89.2 91.9 94.6 97.3 100
38 55.3 57.9 60.5 63.2 65.8 68.4 71.2 73.7 76.3 78.9 81.6 84.2 86.8 89.5 92.1 94.7 97.3 100
39 53.8 56.4 58.9 61.5 64.1 66.7 69.2 71.8 74.4 76.9 79.5 82.1 84.6 87.2 89.7 92.3 94.9 97.4 100
40 52.5 55 57.5 60 62.5 65 67.5 70 72.5 75 77.5 80 82.5 85 87.5 90 92.5 95 97.5 100
Spelling Power Grade 9

Name Date Class
Lesson 1: Double Consonants

Word Bank
accordance committee embarrass exaggerate omission

opposite parallel questionnaire villain wholly
Key Concepts
A single consonant sound is sometimes spelled with double consonants. Because the two consonants are not heard individ-
ually, learn to visualize these words to spell them correctly.
1. Some common two-syllable words are spelled with double consonants, as in villain and wholly.
2. Some three-syllable words are spelled with one set of double consonants, as in accordance, omission, opposite,
parallel, and questionnaire.
3. Many longer words of four or more syllables have one set of double consonants, as in exaggerate.
4. Some words include more than one set of double consonants, as in committee and embarrass.
Spelling Practiced
Draw a line through the word in each set that is spelled incorrectly. Then write the word correctly on the line
provided.
1. ommision parallel 5. oposite exaggerate 8. opposite questionaire
2. vilain accordance 6. committee parralel 9. omission acordance
3. wholly embarass 7. wholy villain 10. exagerate embarrass
4. comittee questionnaire
Spelling in Contextd
Complete each sentence below with the correct word from the Word Bank.
1. Two lines that are will never intersect.
2. We decided that working as a(n) would be more efficient than working individually.
3. “If you mention that you saw her drop her lunch tray, you will definitely her,” said Sadie.
4. Although they are twins, Tom and Todd have completely outlooks on life.
5. The mystery writer is so gifted that you can rarely identify the until the last page.
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LESSON 1 continued
Proofreading Practiced
Read the paragraph below. Find the five misspelled words and circle them. Then write the correct spellings of
the words on the lines below the paragraph.
The teacher gave the class instructions before she handed out the questionaire. She told the stu-
dents to write their responses in acordance with the directions on the survey. She encouraged them to
answer all questions, as ommisions would make the results useless. She also instructed them not to
exagerate. After she was wholy satisfied that the students understood the instructions, the teacher told
them to begin.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Spelling Applicationd
Listed below are ten additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Read each crossword puzzle
clue. Then determine which word matches the clue and write the word in the squares provided.
accommodate appetite 1
bulletin disappoint 2
hurricane irrigate
occurrence opportunity 3 4
recommend sheriff 5
Across 6
2. event
3. fail to live up to expectations
6. suggest
7. desire for food 7
8. officer of the law
10. chance
8 9
Down
1. adapt or make suitable
10
4. to supply with water
5. short official statement
9. storm with violent wind
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Name Date Class
Lesson 2: Silent Consonants

Word Bank
autumn fasten freight ghastly gnaw

knead limb pneumonia psalm wretched
Key Concepts
Many words in the English language contain consonants that are not sounded. To learn to spell these words, study them and
visualize them spelled correctly.
1. In words ending in mn or mb, the final consonant is silent, as in autumn and limb.
2. The first letter is silent in words beginning with kn, gn, ps, pn, or wr, as in knead, gnaw, psalm, pneumonia, and
wretched.
3. The consonant combination gh is silent, as in through and freight.
4. The h is silent in words beginning with gh, as in ghastly.
5. The t is often silent when it appears before the letters en, as in fasten.
Spelling Practiced
Listed below are ten spelling patterns. On the line provided, write the word from the Word Bank to which
the pattern applies.
1. Silent w in the wr combination at the beginning of a word
2. Silent h following g at the beginning of a word
3. Silent n in the mn combination at the end of a word
4. Silent g before n at the beginning of a word
5. Silent t before en
6. Silent p in the ps combination at the beginning of a word
7. Silent p in the pn combination at the beginning of a word
8. Silent consonant combination gh
9. Silent b in a word ending with mb
10. Silent k in a word beginning with kn

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LESSON 2 continued
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the word correctly on the line.
1. You should nead the dough until it is elastic and no longer sticky.
2. Although the rats naw at the cheese in the trap, they never get caught.
3. The musician set her favorite salm to music so that it could be sung at her wedding.
4. The gastly noises were coming from the engine of the old car.
5. The flight attendant asked passengers to fassen their seatbelts.
The small boy, who had been hospitalized with neumonia, watched out his window as the freit train
rushed by and a sparrow sang on a tree limm. Although he was in retched health when he was admit-
ted to the hospital, he now felt better. He hoped to be home in early autum.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that have silent consonants. Find them in the word maze and circle
them. Then write the word that fits each pattern on the lines provided.
ghost knowledge psychology through wrench

p s y c h o l o g y
h z n o c k w r h t
c q i e v n u k o t
n j n p q o a i s d
e h h g u o r h t i
r e g d e l w o n k
w b z o me c t o n
1. Silent k in a word beginning with kn 3. Silent p in a word beginning with ps 5. Silent h in a word beginning with gh
2. Silent w in a word beginning with wr 4. Silent consonant combination gh

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Lesson 3: Sounds of c and g

Word Bank
ancestry censor circumstance disguise genius

gymnasium plague recapture recipe tragedy
Key Concepts
The letters c and g may sound soft or hard depending on the vowels or consonants that follow them. A soft c sounds like \s\,
and a hard c sounds like \k\. A soft g sounds like \j\, and a hard g sounds like \g\. Knowing the following patterns will help
you spell words that include the letters c and g. Visualize how these words look as you become familiar with their spelling.
1. The letter c has a soft sound \s\ when it is directly followed by e, i, or y, as in ancestry, censor, and recipe. This pattern
is also illustrated by the first c and the final c in circumstance.
2. The letter c has a hard sound \k\ when it is followed by a, o, u, or any consonant, as in recapture. This pattern is also
illustrated by the second c in circumstance.
3. The letter g is pronounced \j\ when it is followed by e, i, or y, as in genius, gymnasium, and tragedy.
4. A g has a hard sound \g\ when it is followed by a, o, u, or any consonant, as in disguise and plague.
Spelling Practiced
Draw a line through the word in each set that is spelled incorrectly. Then write the word correctly.
1. disgise tragedy 5. recapture plage 8. jenius disguise
2. resipe censor 6. sensor ancestry 9. recipe jymnasium
3. genius cirkumstance 7. trajedy plague 10. rekapture circumstance
4. ansestry gymnasium
Decide which word from the Word Bank is defined in each phrase below. Then write the word on the line.
1. to conceal one’s identity
2. someone who is extraordinarily intelligent
3. to remove potentially sensitive or offensive passages or words from a text

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LESSON 3 continued
4. a place where athletic activity is performed
5. a list of ingredients and the procedure for their preparation
Countless Europeans experienced great trajedy when the plage swept the continent in the Middle
Ages. They had no idea of the cirkumstance that led to the spread of the disease. As the epidemic
became widespread in the cities, persons of noble ansestry often fled to their country estates in an
attempt to escape the sickness and to rekapture some sense of normalcy in their lives.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
bicycle calculate extravagance fragile gradual

imaginary necessary science success vegetables
Across 1 2 3
2. favorable outcome
4. carrots, peas, corn
4
5. required
8. not real
9. to compute 5
10. delicate; easily broken 6
Down 7
1. organized knowledge
8
3. luxury
6. little by little
7. two-wheeled vehicle with pedals
9
10

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Lesson 4: Vowel Spellings

Word Bank
acquaintance bureau chieftain gauge guidepost

haughty nuisance peasant rouse thorough
Key Concepts
Many words have vowel pairs or combinations that do not follow regular patterns of pronunciation. To learn to spell these
words, study them and visualize them spelled correctly.
1. The vowel pair ou can be pronounced as the long o sound (\|\), as in thorough, or as the vowel sound (\»\), as in rouse.
2. The vowel pair ai can be pronounced as a long a (\¥\), as in acquaintance, or as an \‰\ sound, as in chieftain.
3. The vowel pair ui can be pronounced as a long i (\ª \), as in guidepost, or as a long u (\<\), as in nuisance.
4. The vowel pair au can be pronounced as an \ô\ sound, as in haughty, or as a long a (\¥\), as in gauge.
5. The vowel pair ea has several sounds including a long e (\ƒ\), as in heathen, and a short e (\e\) as in peasant.
6. The combination eau at the end of words creates the long o (\|\) sound, as in bureau.
Spelling Practiced
1. thoro peasant 5. newsance thorough 8. hawghty chieftain
2. gydepost privilege 6. chieftan bureau 9. pesant guidepost
3. acquaintance buro 7. ruse nuisance 10. gauge acquayntance
4. haughty gage
Complete each sentence with the correct word from the Word Bank.
1. He could not whether his van would fit under the bridge.
2. The was crammed with children’s toys and books.
3. When the janitorial staff completed their cleaning, the floors shone.

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LESSON 4 continued
4. A lighthouse serves as a for mariners navigating coastal waters.
5. Meera was surprised when her from the workshop greeted her like an old friend.
Pascal drifted into a daydream as he read his history assignment. In his dream, he was a chieftan in
ancient England. He ruled his people with a firm but fair hand and treated even the lowliest pesant with
respect. His attitude was never hawghty. Every subject was either a friend or acquaintance. No one was
considered a newsance. Just then his book slipped off the desk, serving to rooz him.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
Listed below are five additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Find these words in the word
maze and circle them. Then write the words on the lines provided.
boundary captain heathen plateau taut

i p e r t z h p l a t e a u y
v a d g q u o t w mj f e y r
h e y u i l c d w s t p k v a
o e v c b t a u t h l y y md
t p a x s d l t e q s o p h n
u v a t c d a h l y h b c k u
r o a g h l t p a ms t i mo
a b s l t e e t i y o ms r b
h e n me g n c a p t a i n z
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.

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Unit 1 Review
Lessons 1– 4
1. exaggerate 5. gnaw 8. plage
disgise retched wretched
2. villan 6. buro 9. chieftan
plague tragedy psalm
3. salm 7. naw 10. villain
bureau disguise exagerate
4. chieftain
trajedy
In each of the following sentences, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the word’s correct
spelling on the line provided.
11. Descended from a long line of missionaries, the boy was proud of his ansestry.
12. The doctor warned her against strenuous activity after her battle with neumonia.
13. The gidepost, knocked over in the storm, was no help to lost tourists.
14. The ommission of test directions caused confusion.
15. Place the rows paralel to each other, not at right angles.
16. The hawghty doorman turned us away from the hotel even though we
had reservations.
17. The producer decided to sensor the film before it was aired on television.
18. The third model in the fashion show wore a pesant dress.
19. My hands became tired after several minutes of trying to nead the dense dough.
20. Some people always embarass others with their tactless comments.

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Proofreading Application
Lessons 1–4
Read the following article from a student newspaper. Find twenty misspelled words and circle them. Then
write the correct spelling for each word on the lines below the article.
Harvest Dance a Great Success
On October 12, at 8:00 P.M., the first Fall Festival was held in the magically transformed school jymnasium.
Originally, the activity committee had scheduled the dance for January. However, the members decided
that an autum dance would give students a chance to make the acquantance of others who were not
in their classes. The comittee felt that this occasion would get the school year off to a good start.
By October 11, almost all of the students had purchased tickets to the dance. In acordance with
school regulations, students had to submit permission slips from their parents and sign pledges that
they would abide wholy by the rules for the function. When asked whether students believed that these
precautions were excessive, Minerva Ty, a sophomore, replied, “I think most feel as I do. It is a privilege
to go to a school that cares enough to provide events like this for us. Let’s not exagerate problems.”
Meanwhile, the students in charge of decorating were busy behind the scenes. They planned ahead
so that anything to be delivered by freit truck would arrive in time. Initially, the students thought about
having a haunted house theme with gastly sound effects and scary decorations. However, a party jenius
came up with the oposite idea of a fall festival. Students brought in or made small trees and decided to
fasen streamers in fall colors to each lim. Volunteers cut out hundreds of bright leaves to suspend from
the ceiling and place in piles around the edge of the room. They then had to gage how much room they
should leave for the dance floor and where small tables could be placed. Bowls of polished apples and
party favors on each table completed the decor. In keeping with the theme, the refreshments included
cider and doughnuts. Senior Jason Belloma remarked, “The party planners wrote a resipe for success.”
All who attended the dance complimented the event. The only newsance was that the time went too
quickly. The chaperones were impressed by the thoro organization of the activity. Principal Pace said,
“The event helped us rekapture some of the school spirit that had been lagging. It was a positive
sircumstance in every way.” On the follow-up questionaire, students raved about the dance. One stu-
dent wrote, “Let’s make the Fall Festival a tradition!”
1. 8. 15.
2. 9. 16.
3 10. 17.
4. 11. 18.
5. 12. 19.
6. 13. 20.
7. 14.

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Lesson 5: Diphthongs and Vowel r Shifts

Word Bank
aerial aisle authentic guardian rehearsal

souvenir soybean trapezoid undoubtedly uproarious
Key Concepts
When two vowels are combined, their individual sounds become blended into a single sound called a diphthong. A vowel
sound also changes or shifts when the vowel is followed by the letter r. Keep the following guidelines in mind when spelling
words that have blended vowel sounds or shifted vowel sounds.
1. The sound \¥\ may be spelled ae, as in aerial.
2. The sound \ô\ may be spelled aw, as in thaw, or au, as in authentic.
3. The sound \ª \ may be spelled ai, as in aisle, or ay, as in bayou.
4. The sound \oi \ may be spelled oy, as in soybean, or oi, as in trapezoid.
5. The sound \»\ may be spelled oo, as in moon, or ou, as in souvenir.
6. The sound \ou\ may be spelled ow, as in empower, or ou, as in undoubtedly.
7. The sound \är \ may be spelled ar, as in start, or uar, as in guardian.
8. The sound \ur \ may be spelled er, as in clerk; ir, as in dirt; ur, as in turn; or ear, as in rehearsal.
9. The sound \ôr\ may be spelled or, as in store, or oar, as in uproarious.
Spelling Practiced
provided.
1. souvenir awthentic
2. undowbtedly aisle
3. arial trapezoid
4. rehearsal ile
5. authentic rehursal
6. gardian aerial
7. soibean undoubtedly
8. uproarious soovenir
9. uprorious guardian
10. trapezoyd soybean

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LESSON 5 continued
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write its correct spelling on the line.
1. He bought a soovenir to remind him of his visit to New Hampshire.
2. Matt’s performance in the talent competition was uprorious.
3. Farmers are hoping the hot, dry weather will not ruin their soibean crops.
4. The airial photographs of the Grand Canyon were spectacular.
5. He won an award for designing a building in the shape of a trapezoyd.
The wedding rehirsal did not go as smoothly as planned. As the bride walked down the aysle on the
arm of her gardian, she tripped over the train of her awthentic Victorian gown. Then the minister mis-
pronounced her name. She was worried until she realized that everything that could go wrong already
had. The wedding the next day would undowtedly go well.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are ten words that fit the patterns you have learned. Read each scrambled word. Then write the
words correctly on the lines provided.
clerk devout empower outbound point

royalty start store turmoil turnpike
1. seotr 6. yoarylt
2. reklc 7. tuedov
3. inopt 8. muiltor
4. wpomree 9. buutoodn
5. tstar 10. kentruip

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Lesson 6: Use of ie and ei

Word Bank
achieve ceiling counterfeit deceive either

grieve niece vein weigh weird
Key Concepts
Many people commit the following rhyme to memory so that they will know whether to use ie or ei in the spelling of a word:
Put i before e except after c or when sounded like \¥\, as in neighbor and weigh.
Remembering the following additional guidelines will help even more. Visualize the exceptions to the rule as you study them.
1. Use the ie spelling when the letter c or t appears before i to signal the \sh\ sound, as in conscience.
2. Commit these exceptions to memory: counterfeit, ceiling, either, and weird.
Spelling Practiced
provided.
1. counterfiet 5. decieve 8. acheive
niece weird grieve
2. greive 6. vien 9. vein
either counterfeit wiegh
3. wierd 7. deceive 10. achieve
weigh iether cieling
4. ceiling
neice

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LESSON 6 continued
1. I sent my a gift for her birthday.
2. The dream I had last night was very .
3. The cashier found a $20 bill in the cash register.
4. He wanted to be left alone to for the loss of his dog.
5. The butcher will the meat on the scale.
Zack sat in the auditorium and stared at the cieling, trying to calm down, but it was difficult. He could
still feel the vien in his neck pulsing. He knew that Eric hadn’t intentionally tried to decieve him when he
told Zack the wrong time for the audition. By the time Zack discovered Eric’s mistake and ran to the audito-
rium, all the leading roles had been cast. Now Zack would not be able to acheive his goal of starring in the
school play. He would have to be satisfied with being a member of iether the chorus or the stage crew.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Read each scrambled word.
Then write the words correctly on the lines provided.
conscience forfeit pier receive yield
1. riep
2. ecvreei
3. seecnccoin
4. tiffero
5. yelid

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Lesson 7: Doubling the Final Consonant

Word Bank
admittance begged conference controlling governing

meanness permitted redden totally visited
Key Concepts
When certain suffixes are added to word roots that end in a consonant, the final consonant may or may not be doubled. If
the final consonant is preceded by another consonant, it is not doubled, as in governing. When the final consonant is pre-
ceded by a vowel, use the following guidelines to determine whether to double the consonant.
1. Double the final consonant of a one-syllable word if the suffix begins with a vowel, as in begged and redden.
2. Double the final consonant if the stress is placed on the last syllable of the word root, as in admittance, controlling,
and permitted.
3. Do not double the final consonant if the suffix begins with a vowel and the last syllable of the word root is not stressed,
as in visited.
4. Do not double the final consonant if the suffix begins with a vowel and the last syllable of the word root is not stressed
after the suffix is added, as in conference.
5. Do not double the final consonant if the suffix begins with a consonant, such as -ly or -ness, as in totally and meanness.
Spelling Practiced
Combine each word and suffix and write the new word on the line provided.
1. admit ance 6. mean ness
2. beg ed 7. permit ed
3. confer ence 8. red en

4. control ing 9. total ly
5. govern ing 10. visit ed
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the correct spelling of the word on the
line provided.
1. The child beged her mother for another new toy.
2. We hoped the bully would learn to control his meaness.
3. The sky began to reden as the sun set.
4. He enjoyed controling the electric train.
5. We needed extra tickets to gain admitance to the show.

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LESSON 7 continued
When our class visitted the aluminum factory, we were totaly surprised by the size of building. The
plant manager spoke to us in a large conferrence room and then showed us how the company recycles
aluminum products. For safety reasons, we were not permited to touch the machinery. The manager
pointed out a sign that listed all the safety rules governning the operation of the equipment.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
Listed below are five additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Find them in the word maze
and circle them. Then write the word or words from the maze to which each pattern applies on the lines
provided.
accidentally beginning occasionally referred transferred

h j f w e r b d n t e k
g n i n n i g e b e a c
md n o f c mr i a t f
h o y r t o j r l l y j
p a u d r e f e r r e d
r s i l l a p f r b t m
y l l a n o i s a c c o
e u a d j h r n t g a o
e n i o g i ma c n s l
l ma e s s f r r i g e
a c c i d e n t a l l y
1. Pattern 1: The suffix begins with a consonant.
2. Pattern 2: The suffix begins with a vowel and is added to a word whose last syllable is accented and ends in a vowel
and a single consonant.

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Lesson 8: The Final Silent e

Word Bank
acknowledgment advantageous enforcement guaranteeing manageable

noticeable scarcity shoeing truly virtuous
Key Concepts
When a suffix is added to a word ending in silent e, the e may be kept or dropped. The following guidelines can be used to
determine the correct spelling. Visualize these words as you study them.
1. Keep the e when the suffix begins with a consonant, as in enforcement.
2. In most cases, drop the e when the suffix begins with a vowel, as in scarcity and virtuous.
3. However, keep the e when the word ends in ce or ge and the suffix begins with a or o, as in advantageous,
manageable, and noticeable.
4. Keep the e when the word ends in ee or oe and the suffix begins with a vowel, as in guaranteeing and shoeing.
5. Some words are exceptions to these patterns and must be committed to memory. Examples are acknowledgment and
truly.
Spelling Practiced
1. guarantee ing 6. shoe ing
2. advantage ous 7. manage able
3. scarce ity 8. enforce ment
4. true ly 9. virtue ous

5. acknowledge ment 10. notice able
Decide which word from the Word Bank is defined in each phrase below. Then write the word on the line
provided.
1. covering an object to protect it from wear
2. something given to recognize an act or achievement
3. morally pure and good
4. ensuring that people uphold the laws
5. an inadequate supply

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LESSON 8 continued
Maria truely needs to find a new building for her antique shop. Cramming so many pieces of furni-
ture into such a small store is no longer managable. There is not enough room to walk through the
store without knocking over something. She would like to rent a building with a large storefront so that
her window displays would be very noticable. Maria is hoping to find an advantagous location close to
the busiest stores downtown, guaranteing heavy customer traffic.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
Listed below are ten additional words that fit patterns you have learned. Read each crossword puzzle clue.
Then determine which word matches the clue and write the word in the squares provided.
agreeing arrangement changeable closing courageous

density judgment lying sincerely surely
Across 1
4. with certainty
2 3
5. not telling the truth
6. conclusion 4
e
7. an orderly placement 5
9. genuinely
6
10. a decision reached
Down u
7 8
1. likely to vary
2. brave
l
3. thickness
8. having the same opinion e t i t i t
9
r
n
10

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Unit 2 Review
Lessons 5–8
provided.
1. aisle 3. visitted 5. trapezoyd
gardian permitted aerial
2. greive 4. virtuous
deceive managable
Add the suffix indicated to each word and write the word on the line provided.
6. mean ness 8. shoe ing 10. beg ed
7. red en 9. true ly
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the correct spelling of the word on
the line provided.
11. The historian thought the papers might be counterfit, but they were authentic.
12. My neice sent me an invitation to her high school graduation.
13. The shipping company gained many customers by guaranteing overnight delivery.
14. People came from all over the world to hear him speak at the conferrence.
15. We should waigh the evidence carefully before passing judgment.
16. The prospector located a vien of gold between the layers of rock.
17. The antics of the actor in the comedy were uprorious.
18. Sam was relieved to see that the dent on the car door was barely noticable.
19. No one is permited in the pool when the lifeguard is not on duty.
20. The dress rehursal for the play is scheduled for Thursday night.

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Lessons 5–8
Read the newspaper article below. Find the twenty misspelled words and circle them. Then write the correct
spellings of the words on the lines below the article.
Company Accused of Deceiving State Inspectors, Customers
Officials at AgraProd are denying reports today that they are deliberately trying to decieve iether the
state inspectors or the general public in an attempt to acheive a more advantagous position in the mar-
ketplace. Inspectors found noticable stockpiles of straw and cottonseed at three of AgraProd’s process-
ing plants. There was also evidence of extensive rot in the company’s silos.
AgraProd has long been involved in research in the use of corn and soibeans to make common
household products such as crayons, wallboard, and cieling tiles. In recent years, however, an upstart
company, BestAgra, has been controling that market by offering awthentic soovenir containers and
using television ads featuring wierd but lovable furry green creatures.
“AgraProd is undowbtedly causing the scarceity in crops and other raw materials,” said BestAgra
president, Roy Pickett. “Moreover, they are using inferior materials in their products in an attempt to
undersell us.”
Law enforcment officials have confirmed that AgraProd may have violated laws governning the har-
vesting and storage of organic crops. If the charges prove to be true, AgraProd will face stiff fines.
AgraProd has scheduled a press conferrence for tomorrow to discuss the state’s findings.
Meanwhile, AgraProd’s president, Lester Deaton, insists that his company did nothing wrong. In his
acknowledgement of the charges against AgraProd, he said, “At the press conference, which will allow
admitance to a limited number of journalists, there will not be any admission of wrongdoing. The com-
pany will totaly stand behind all of its fine products, guaranteing their quality.”
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.

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Lesson 9: Words Ending in y

Word Bank
betrayal controversial defiance envious implies

laid overjoyed readiness steadily verifying
Key Concepts
A suffix is an ending added to a word that changes the form of the word. Adding a suffix to a word that ends in y may require
a change in the word’s spelling. The following guidelines will help you decide whether the spelling should be changed and, if
so, how to change it. Try to visualize the spellings of these words to help you remember them.
1. If the word has a consonant before the final y, change the y to i.
controversy al controversial envy ous envious ready ness readiness
defy ance defiance imply es implies steady ly steadily
2. If there is a vowel before the final y, do not change the y. 4. If the suffix is -ing, do not change the y.
betray al betrayal verify ing verifying
overjoy ed overjoyed
3. If the word is a one-syllable word, do not change the y. 5. Remember that there will be exceptions to these patterns.
shy ness shyness lay ed laid
Spelling Practiced
1. verify ing 6. ready ness
2. defy ance 7. imply es

3. lay ed 8. overjoy ed
4. betray al 9. envy ous
5. controversy al 10. steady ly
In each sentence, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the word correctly.
1. Lucy’s hunched posture implyes that she is unhappy.
2. The goose layed a golden egg.
3. Eric was overjoied to see her.
4. I am having difficulty verifing the flight arrangements.
5. The book addressed a controversyal topic.

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LESSON 9 continued
Candace could not think straight. All she could focus on was her friend’s betraial. How could Marti
do this to her? Her readyness to tell Doug that Candace liked him showed that Marti had absolutely no
regard for her feelings. She was probably just envyous because she liked Doug herself, Candace
thought in defyance. That made her feel a little better. Candace took a deep breath and reached for her
notebook. She steadyly ripped out the letter she had written to Doug and tore it to pieces.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
Listed below are five additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Find them in the word maze and
circle them. Then write the word or words from the maze to which each pattern applies on the lines provided.
employer manliness merciful shinnied unifying

u n i f y i n g ma
h e e mp l o y e r
i a l a f n a o r b
s h i n n i e d c n
.
j g c l i mq p i a
e n d i n g t o f r
k d i n g a s r u t
t o y e i r c a l i
f e a s r t l x u w
o r t s q e z o y v
1. Pattern 1: If the original word has a consonant before the y, change the y to i.
2. Pattern 2: If the original word has a vowel before the y, do not change the y.
3. Pattern 3: If the suffix is -ing, do not change the y.

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Lesson 10: Plurals for Nouns Ending in Consonants

Word Bank
approaches cuffs fezes guesses handkerchiefs

indexes loaves scarves splashes wolves
Key Concepts
Changing most words from singular to plural form alters their spelling. Usually the plural of a noun is formed by adding s to
the singular form. However, when a noun ends in certain consonants, the plural is formed differently. Use the following guide-
lines to remember how to form the plural of these exceptions. Visualize the spelling of these words as you study them.
1. Add es to a noun that ends in ch, z, s, x, or sh, as in approaches, fezes, guesses, indexes, and splashes.
2. Sometimes when a noun ends in f, change the f to a v and add es, so that loaf becomes loaves, scarf becomes
scarves, and wolf becomes wolves.
3. For other nouns ending in f, keep the final f and add s, as in beliefs and handkerchiefs.
Spelling Practiced
1. loafs loaves 5. splashs splashes 8. guesses guesss
2. indexes indexs 6. wolves wolfs 9. scarves scarfs
3. handkerchiefs handkerchieves 7. cufves cuffs 10. approachs approaches
4. fezs fezes
1. Upon entering the bakery, Karen smelled the freshly baked of bread.
2. The men wore red felt for the ceremony.
3. The campers were afraid there might be lurking in the woods.
4. Stacy’s sister gave her three as to what the present might be.
5. A few of lemon juice always make a salad tasty.

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LESSON 10 continued
Sara neatly folded the handkerchieves and scarfs on the display case. Satisfied with the results, she
turned to adjust the cuffes on the shirt nearby. Then she checked the indexs of inventory. Finally every-
thing was ready for the grand opening. She anxiously awaited the customers’ approachs.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
beliefs buses chiefs dishes flashes

knives peaches shelves wishes wives
Across 1
3. plural of flash
4. plural of peach
5. plural of wife
6. plural of bus 2
8. plural of dish 3
Down 4
1. plural of chief
2. plural of shelf
5
5. plural of wish
6. plural of belief
7. plural of knife
6

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Lesson 11: Plurals for Nouns Ending in Vowels

Word Bank
agencies buys categories heroes memos

pianos radios skis tacos tattoos
Key Concepts
Forming the plural of a noun that ends in a vowel sometimes presents a spelling challenge. The particular spelling that is used
to form its plural depends upon the noun’s final vowel and the letter that precedes it. Follow these guidelines when forming
the plural of a noun that ends in a vowel. Because there are many exceptions to the patterns, try to visualize these words as
you study them.
1. Usually, when a noun ends in a vowel o, add s, so that radio becomes radios and tattoo becomes tattoos.
2. When a noun ends in a consonant o, s or es may be added; memo becomes memos, piano becomes pianos, taco
becomes tacos, but hero becomes heroes.
3. When a noun ends in a consonant y, replace the y with i and add es, so that agency becomes agencies and
category becomes categories.
4. When a noun ends in a vowel y, keep the y and add s, so that buy becomes buys.
5. When a noun ends in i, simply add s, so that ski becomes skis.
Spelling Practiced
Decide which ending (s or es) should be added to create the plural of each word. Then write the new word.
1. agency 6. ski
2. piano 7. hero
3. buy 8. taco
4. radio 9. memo
5. category 10. tattoo
Use context clues to determine which word from the Word Bank fits in each blank. Then write the word on
the line.
It didn’t take Ryan long to devour two (1) with hot sauce at the ball game. In the row
ahead, two men were listening to another game on their (2) . Both men had
(3) decorating their forearms. They jumped up and screamed whenever one of their
(4) came up to the plate. What a contrast! Just yesterday Ryan had been on
(5) , racing down the mountain, half a world away.

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LESSON 11 continued
MEMO TO EMPLOYEES
As of July 1, the following changes will go into effect.

• All memoes will be dated with the year written as four digits.
• The categorys of products sold will be noted on all bills. Pianoes should be listed as a category
separate from other musical instruments.
• The list of “best buyes” for each month will be displayed in the lobby at all agencys.
Contact Kathy at extension 2053 if you have any questions.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
Below are ten additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Below the list are scrambled forms of
the words. Unscramble each word and write it correctly on the line provided.
banjos companies displays echoes flies

patios potatoes silos tomatoes videos
1. ocpnimaes
2. eeosch
3. oaeottms
4. syalpsid
5. soapti
6. osabnj
7. viosed
8. ifels
9. oestapot
10. lossi

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Lesson 12: Plurals with Unusual Forms

Word Bank
alumni athletics campuses children crises

data minimums oxen series salmon
Key Concepts
Usually the plural of a noun is formed by adding s or es to its singular form. There are some nouns to which this pattern does
not apply. The following guidelines can be helpful in these cases. Try to visualize these unusual words as you study them.
1. A number of nouns use the same form for the singular and the plural. Examples include athletics, salmon, and series.
2. Some nouns ending in us are borrowed from Latin and use the Latin plural in which the us is replaced by i. For
example, alumnus becomes alumni. For other nouns ending in us, the plural is formed by adding es. For example,
campus becomes campuses.
3. Some words ending in um are borrowed from Latin and use the Latin plural in which the um is replaced by a. For
example, datum becomes data. For other words ending in um, the plural is formed by adding s. For example,
minimum becomes minimums.
4. Some English words have irregular plurals. For example, child becomes children and ox becomes oxen.
5. For some words ending in is, the plural is formed by changing the i to e. For example, crisis becomes crises.
Spelling Practiced
Listed below are seven spelling patterns. On the lines below each pattern, write the word or words from the
Word Bank to which the pattern applies.
1. Pattern 1: singular and plural forms are the same 5. Pattern 5: irregular plurals
6. Pattern 6: us changes to i
2. Pattern 2: is changes to es
7. Pattern 7: um changes to a
3. Pattern 3: es is added to words ending in us
4. Pattern 4: s is added to words ending in um

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LESSON 12 continued
Decide which word from the Word Bank is described in each sentence. Then write the word on the line provided.
1. This is a large body of information that a scientist might gather.
2. These huge beasts are used in farming.
3. A school’s sports program might be called by this name.
4. These men all graduated from the same school.
5. These large fish are a bright orange-pink in color.
Juanita frowned at the unruly childs. They don’t belong on college campi, she thought. In the past
month, she had been through several serieses of crisises directing these field trips. She quickly counted
up the minimas of various items she would need to order from the campus restaurant for lunch.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
bacteria clothes fish fruit fungi
minuses moose news sheep women
1
Across
2. antlered animals 2
6. mushrooms 3
8. what you wear
4 5
9. a healthy snack
6 7
Down
8
1. adult females
3. current events 9
4. opposite of pluses
5. germs
6. creatures with gills
7. fleeced animals

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Unit 3 Review
Lessons 9–12
In each of the sentences below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write its correct spelling on the
line provided.
1. This pair of shoes is one of the best buyes I ever made.
2. There are three categorys of chocolate: good, better, and best.
3. For many of us, teachers are our hereos.
4. Stay away from controversyal subjects on a first date.
5. The alumnuses gathered under the tent for the awards ceremony.
6. All memoes should be typed neatly, with no mistakes.
7. The college had two campes, one for business and the other for arts and sciences.
8. Washington, D.C., is home to many nonprofit agencys.
9. There were two approachs to getting the job done.
10. The boys layed their books down and forgot them.
Follow the directions for each item below. Then write the word on the line provided.
11. Form the plural of athletics.
12. Form the plural of handkerchief.
13. Form the plural of crisis.
14. Form the plural of cuff.
15. Form the plural of series.
provided.
16. betrayal betrail
17. defyance defiance
18. envious envyous
19. fezs fezes
20. guesses guessus

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Lessons 9–12
Read the newspaper article below. Find the twenty misspelled words and circle them. Then write the correct
Nature Preserve Celebrates Grand Opening
The Nature Preserve officially opened its gates this weekend in Island Park with a ceremony that fea-
tured two grand pianoes and a performance by the Island East Dance Company. The ceremony, which
was broadcast on radioes throughout Atlantic County, was kicked off by a visit from Mayor Ramirez—
who arrived on water skies, producing huge splashs.
To generate excitement, the mayor and the executive board sported temporary tattooes of salmons,
oxes, wolfs, and other animals sheltered at the Nature Preserve. Scarfs with similar designs were being
sold at the event to raise additional funds.
“We were overjoyd to open our doors this soon,” said Executive Director Paula Strum. “Our funding
has steadyly increased, which implys that the community is ready to welcome this sort of attraction. If
the readyness is there, we know we will succeed and the animals will benefit.”
The community came out in full force to attend the event. They enjoyed free refreshments, including
tacoes, loafs of fresh bread, and a huge celebration cake. Childrens were entertained by a clown who
made balloon animals.
According to Strum, the next step will be to catalog the animals in this natural wild habitat. The staff
will be verifing dati, checking minimas, and comparing the numbers to national indexs.
For more information or to make a donation, contact the Nature Preserve at 1-800-555-1111.
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.

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Lesson 13: Contractions

Word Bank
doesn’t he’d I’ll it’s let’s

might’ve needn’t should’ve they’re we’re
Key Concepts
A contraction is a word that is created by combining two words, dropping one or more letters of the second word, and sub-
stituting an apostrophe for the dropped letter or letters. Following are some patterns in the formation of contractions that will
help you understand and spell them correctly. Remember that the apostrophe replaces dropped letters.
1. Two words are joined together. For example, does and not becomes doesnot. Then the vowel in the second word is
replaced by an apostrophe. Doesnot becomes doesn’t. Other contractions that illustrate this pattern are it’s (it is or it
has), let’s (let us), needn’t (need not), they’re (they are), and we’re (we are).
2. Even when more than one letter is removed, a single apostrophe replaces the missing letters. For example, the words
might and have become mighthave. Then the first two letters of have are replaced by an apostrophe. Mighthave
becomes might’ve. Other illustrations of this pattern are I’ll (I will), it’s (it has), and should’ve (should have).
3. In contractions ending in ’d, such as he’d, the ’d can represent would or had.
4. Remember not to confuse it’s with its, which is the possessive pronoun that means “belonging to it.”
Spelling Practiced
On the lines below, write the following word pairs as contractions.
1. let us 6. might have
2. they are 7. he had
3. it is 8. need not
4. does not 9. we are
5. I will 10. should have
In the following sentences, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the correct spelling of the word.
1. Its ten o’clock and all is well.
2. Lets’ have a picnic by the lake.
3. Theyr’e ready to leave when you are.
4. We should’ave checked with you first.
5. You need’nt worry about us.

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LESSON 13 continued
“Ill use these,” Ron thought as he reviewed the posters for the school election. “The picture doesnt
look as good as it could, but wer’e not interested in paying an extra charge for reshooting it. I might’ave
looked better if I hadn’t smiled so broadly,” he said to his mother. “Don’t think that,” she replied. He’ad
had a beautiful smile.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
Listed below are ten additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Below the list are scrambled
forms of the words. Unscramble each word and write it correctly on the line provided. Remember to add the
apostrophe in the correct place.
aren’t couldn’t he’ll here’s she’ll

we’ve who’s who’ve won’t you’re
1. hesll
2. eevw
3. lleh
4. sohw
5. reouy
6. ontw
7. dtoucln
8. tnrea
9. eeshr
10. vehwo

Name Date Class
Lesson 14: Possessives

Word Bank
All Souls’ Day bosses’ Charles Dickens’s children’s Father’s Day

G.I.’s household’s ours public figure’s senators’
Key Concepts
A possessive is a word that indicates ownership by a person, place, or thing. For example, “the dog’s collar” means “the collar that
belongs to the dog.” Possessives and contractions are easily confused. The context of the sentence in which the word appears
indicates whether it is a possessive or a contraction. Use the following guidelines when spelling possessives.
1. A possessive generally contains an apostrophe, as in children’s. Not all words with apostrophes are possessive,
however; it’s is the contraction for “it is” or “it has.”
2. Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe, as in ours and yours.
3. Placement of the apostrophe changes depending on whether a possessive is singular or plural. If the item belongs to
one person, place, or thing, the apostrophe comes before the s, even if the noun contains more than one word, as in
public figure’s, or is an abbreviation, as in G.I.’s. Note that the word household is singular, even though many people
may be part of that group. Therefore, the possessive would be singular as well, as in the household’s budget.
4. Place an apostrophe and s at the end of most proper names ending in s, as in Charles Dickens’s.
5. If the plural of a noun ends in s, simply add an apostrophe to form the possessive, as in bosses’ and senators’. If the
plural does not end in s, add an apostrophe and s, as in children’s.
6. The names of many holidays contain possessives. The possessive may be singular, as in Father’s Day, or plural, as in
All Souls’ Day.
Spelling Practiced
Listed below are seven spelling patterns. On the line below each pattern, write the word or words from the
Word Bank to which it applies.
1. For singular nouns, add an apostrophe and s.
2. For plural nouns ending in s, add an apostrophe.
3. For plural nouns that do not end in s, add an apostrophe and s.
4. For proper nouns, add an apostrophe and s.
5. Possessive pronouns have no apostrophe.
6. The names of holidays may contain singular possessives.
7. The names of holidays may contain plural possessives.

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LESSON 14 continued
1. The nanny picked up the toys.
2. The uniform had a camouflage pattern.
3. Many people find their demands to be unreasonable.
4. is my favorite holiday because I like to spend time with my dad.
5. She visited her mother’s grave each year on .
Wayne turned on the television to watch the senators’s debate, but he soon turned it off in disgust.
A public figures’s opinion should be easier to understand, he thought. Wayne picked up a copy of
Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, one of his favorite books. Just then the lights flickered and went
out. Wayne sighed. “A households’ electric supply should be better than this,” he thought as he went in
search of a flashlight. “No one on our block has service as poor as ours’.”
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. An apostrophe and the letter s
have been provided for each word. Use the code to find the missing letters and build the pyramid.
businesswomen’s defendant’s duchess’s mourners’ sister-in-law’s
CODE ' s
a4, b21, c7, d18, e15, f20, g11,
18 1 7 23 15 8 8
h23, i24, j5, k12, l3, m25, n2,
o13, p17, q16, r10, s8, t6, u1, s '
v9, w19, x22, y26, z14 25 13 1 10 2 15 10
' s
18 15 20 15 2 18 4 2 6
' s
21 1 8 24 2 15 8 8 19 13 25 15 2
- - ' s
8 24 8 6 15 10 s 24 2 s 3 4 19

Name Date Class
Lesson 15: Syllabication

Word Bank
biology cooperative currency demolition digest

dinginess election hassle intrusion software
Key Concepts
Sounding out a multisyllable word can help you spell it. Say the word slowly. Listen to the way it breaks naturally into parts,
or syllables. Then spell each syllable individually. This process often follows the patterns listed below. Listen to the sounds in
each syllable as you study these words.
1. Compound words break into the words of which they are composed, as in soft-ware.
2. Prefixes and suffixes usually form separate syllables, as in dem-o-li-tion, din-gi-ness, elec-tion, and in-tru-sion.
3. A new syllable usually begins after a long vowel sound, as in bi-ol-o-gy and di-gest.
4. A single vowel sound may form its own syllable, as in co-op-er-a-tive.
5. A syllable with a short vowel sound usually ends with the consonant that follows the short vowel, as in cur-ren-cy.
Spelling Practiced
1. bialagy demolition 5. softwear digest 8. dingyness software
2. hassle curency 6. elecsion dinginess 9. demolision election
3. dijest biology 7. cooperative intrution 10. intrusion cooprative
4. hasle currency
1. The dollar is the we use in the United States.
2. is my favorite science class.
3. The computer programmer recommended the new to her employer.
4. She hoped the child would be and go to bed without a fuss.
5. It takes our bodies a long time to meat.

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LESSON 15 continued
Marty peeked into the room and withdrew because of its dingyness. A thick layer of dust covered
the furniture. The cleaning crew would have to get everything back in order. What a hasle that would
be! Despite all his years as a police officer, Marty couldn’t help feeling that this intrution was unneces-
sary. Yet the tenants weren’t taking care of the place, and someone had to do something. At least he’d
prevent a demolision crew from getting to this building. Maybe his efforts would be remembered dur-
ing his upcoming elecsion campaign.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
accounting bobbin boycott coyness curiosity

equipping gallery labor priority selection
Across 1 2 3
2. choice among several items

4. records of business dealings
5. a thirst for knowledge
4
6. a place where art is displayed
8. a part of a sewing machine
9. something important
Down 5
1. to take action against something
3. outfitting with equipment
6 7
5. the act of pretending to be shy
7. work
8

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Lesson 16: Soft Final Syllables

Word Bank
council embezzle infinitely jersey juror

pillar restorer scalpel sulfur tribal
Key Concepts
Some words end in soft final syllables that contain an indistinct vowel sound. This indistinct vowel sound is known as the
schwa (‰). The schwa sound can be spelled many different ways. Try to visualize these words as you study.
1. Endings with the \‰\ sound may be spelled with seven different letter combinations: al, el, il, ile, le, ol, and ul. The
most common endings are al, as in tribal, el, as in scalpel, and le, as in embezzle. The list of words using the other
endings is small enough to commit to memory:
consul, council, evil, fossil, fragile, idol, missile, mobile, pencil, pistol, stencil, symbol, tonsil.
2. Endings with the \‰r\ sound have six possible letter combinations: ar, er, or, re, ur, and yr. The most common endings
are ar, as in pillar; er as in restorer; and or, as in juror. Other words include acre, martyr, murmur, occur, and sulfur.
3. Words that end in a soft, or unstressed \ƒ \ sound may be spelled with ey, ie, or y. There are a few words that end in ie
or ey. Commit this short list to memory. Recognizing these words will help you to spell other words ending in y.
alley, brownie, collie, curtsey, donkey, hockey, infinitely, jersey, jockey, kidney, monkey, movie, paisley, parsley,
prairie, turkey, valley
Spelling Practiced
In each case below, decide which ending should be added to make a complete word. Then write the word on
the line provided.
1. counc (el, il) 5. jur (er, or) 8. sulf (er, ur)
2. scalp (al, el) 6. restor (ar, er) 9. jers (ey, ie)
3. embezz (el, le) 7. pill (ar, or) 10. infinite (ley, ly)
4. trib (al, le)

Name Date Class
LESSON 16 continued
Decide which word from the Word Bank is described in each phrase below. Then write the word on the line.
1. a small, sharp knife used by surgeons
2. a member of a jury
3. a vertical column or building support
4. something belonging to a tribe
5. a mineral that is usually yellow in color
Trying to embezzal funds from the student councel budget was no small affair. The students had
worked hard to raise money to buy a new jersy for each football player. Now Stuart was faced with an
infiniteley difficult decision. He could report the offenders, confront them, or ignore the situation. He
decided on the first option, hoping to be the restorar of order.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
and circle them. Then write the word that applies to each pattern.
cedar diesel fatal genie murmur

mu r e k w l e s e i d r
i a o c e d a r h g n i l
l p q i t c o u p b i t a
x u n s mu r mu r f a t
r e u a d k n n r mc l a
g e b e h s l a a a d s f
1. Pattern 1: \‰r\ spelled as ar. 4. Pattern 4: \‰\ spelled as el.
2. Pattern 2: \‰r\ spelled as ur. 5. Pattern 5: \ƒ\ spelled as ie.
3. Pattern 3: \‰\ spelled as al.

Name Date Class
Unit 4 Review
Lessons 13–16
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the correct spelling on the line
provided.
1. Her jersy was soaked through by the rain.
2. The attorney asked for the jurer to be dismissed.
3. The G.I.s’ uniform was neatly pressed.
4. Our households’ income is $50,000 per year.
5. The employees were jealous that their bosse’s offices were so much larger than
their own.
6. My two senator’s opinions on the issue were very different.
7. She paused for a minute, attempting to dijest the surprising news.
8. I never speak to telephone salespeople because I resent the intrution on my privacy.
9. We were relieved to see that the unstable building had been scheduled for
demalition.
10. The sulfer in the water released a strong smell.
Listed below are five words that are missing apostrophes. Write the correct spelling of each word on the
line provided.
11. neednt
12. were
13. Ill
14. theyre
15. Fathers Day
provided.
16. software softwear
17. embezzel embezzle
18. dingyness dinginess
19. trible tribal
20. restorer restoror

Name Date Class
Lessons 13–16
Read the letter below. Find the twenty misspelled words and circle them. Then write the correct spellings of
the words on the lines below the letter.
June 1, 2000
To the members of the school board:

I wish to file a formal letter of complaint about the school board’s handling of several major issues.
First, I learned that the board has slashed the budget for the advanced biolagy program at the high
school. Even one less scalple in the science lab shortchanges our students. Surely the small amount of
curency spent on this program is worth the investment.
The all-day celebration of homecoming at the high school was also an error in judgment. Its an
extracurricular activity that neednt detract from the regular schedule. The administration shoul’dve
remembered that academics take first priority.
Finally, I am outraged that a number of literary classics, including Charles Dickens Oliver Twist, have
been removed from the library’s shelves because of “offensive” content. Doesnt’ the literary merit of
these books outweigh the need to “protect” our childrens’ minds from serious issues?
I have attempted to raise my concerns at an open meeting of the town councel, but the members of
the board were not cooprative. It’s infiniteley upsetting to me that a trustee of the school district would
have so little regard for the concerns of ordinary families such as ours’. A public figures’ actions should
reflect his status as a piller of our community.
Lets’ take the time to discuss these issues before the next electian. I do not wish to hasle the board.
Please take time to dijest what I’ve said, and then we can laber over a solution.
Sincerely,
Doris M. Loper
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.

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Lesson 17: Prefixes

Word Bank
accumulation antiseptic biannual confirm disinherit

monotony prearranged revert subhuman unity
Key Concepts
A prefix is a syllable that can be added to the beginning of a word or a word root. Adding a prefix typically alters the meaning
of the original word or word root. Try to visualize these common words as you study them.
1. Knowing the meaning of a prefix can help you learn the meaning of a word with that prefix. For example, if you know
that sub- means “below,” you can guess that subhuman means “inferior to a human.” The prefix pre- means “before,”
so prearranged means “arranged ahead.”
2. A prefix can have more than one meaning. The prefix re- can mean “return or go back” or “again.” Revert means
“return to previous behavior,” while relocate means “to locate again.”
3. Adding a prefix to a word usually does not change the word’s original spelling.
anti septic antiseptic bi annual biannual dis inherit disinherit
4. When a prefix comes before a word root that cannot stand alone, the spelling of the original word root is usually not
affected.
mono tony monotony uni ty unity
5. In some cases, however, adding a prefix to a word does require a change in the spelling of the prefix.
com firm confirm ad cumulation accumulation
Spelling Practiced
Combine each word or word root and prefix below and write the new word on the line provided.
1. ad cumulation 5. mono tony 8. com firm
2. uni ty 6. anti septic 9. re vert
3. dis inherit 7. bi annual 10. sub human
4. pre arranged

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LESSON 17 continued
Add a prefix to each word or word root below to make one of the words from the Word Bank.
1. firm 4. arranged
2. inherit 5. human
3. annual
the word on the lines below the paragraph.
The acumulation of snow was unbelievable. Shayna smelled the anteseptic solution from the hospi-
tal corridor. She hated the monatony and wanted to reevert to being a kid—to build a snowman—but
she knew that until her injury healed, there would be little unety between dreams and reality.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
and circle them. Then write the words or words from the maze to which each pattern applies.
assort condense disability relocate submerge
s d k j a c f n o c
u i a s s o r t l o
b s f k u n v s j n
y t i l i b a s i d
r a r e l o c a t e
f s u b me r g e n
e e j d mx v e w s
a s d k u r c q p e
1. Pattern 1: Sometimes adding a prefix changes the spelling of the prefix.
2. Pattern 2: Change the prefix com- to con- before a consonant.
3. Pattern 3: The spellings of the prefix and the original word do not change.

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Lesson 18: The Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, -ent

Word Bank
acceptance brilliant circumference defendant evident

hesitant prominent radiance reference resistance
Key Concepts
A suffix is a syllable that can be added to the end of a word. Like prefixes, suffixes have their own meanings, so adding a suffix
to a word changes the meaning or function of the original word. This lesson explores four common suffixes: -ance, -ence, -ant,
and -ent. Because the spelling of words with these suffixes can be confusing, try to visualize the words as you study them.
1. The suffixes -ance and -ence both mean “the quality of” and are used to create nouns. For example, resistance means
“the quality or state of resisting.”
2. Because -ance and -ence are pronounced the same way, you will have to commit to memory the words that use these
endings. Examples are acceptance, radiance, circumference, and reference.
3. Adding the suffixes -ant or -ent to words can create either nouns or adjectives. When used to create nouns, -ant and
-ent refer to a person or thing that has the characteristic of the word root. For example, defendant means “one who
defends or is defended.”
4. When used to create adjectives, the suffixes -ant and -ent refer to a person, place, or thing “that does” or “that shows”
the action of the word root. For example, hesitant means “hesitating.”
5. The suffixes -ant and -ent are pronounced the same way. Becoming familiar with words that use these endings is the
best way to learn how to spell them. Examples are brilliant, evident, and prominent.
Spelling Practiced
Draw a line through the word in each set that is spelled incorrectly. Then write the word correctly on the line.
1. resistance resistence
2. circumferance circumference
3. defendent defendant
4. evidant evident
5. radiance radience
6. referance reference
7. prominant prominent
8. acceptance acceptence
9. brilliant brillient
10. hesitant hesitent

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LESSON 18 continued
1. The scientist helped discover a cure for cancer.
2. There is a geometric formula to find the of a circle.
3. A dictionary is a valuable book.
4. She was to confide in him because he had never kept a secret.
5. The pleaded his case before the judge.
Maria Lopez walked proudly to center stage. Her confident attitude gave her an inner radience. As a
prominant attorney, she rarely had the chance to address a group of students and she relished this
opportunity. Yet she could sense the resistence. After all, she would be addressing a very controversial
topic—drug abuse. It was evidant that she would have to work to win acceptence.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. The suffixes have been
provided in the word pyramid. Use the code to find the missing letters and build the pyramid. Then write the
words on the lines below.
ignorant independent insurance negligence patience
CODE a n t
a13, b21, c19, d11, e6, f14, g8, h23, i24,
24 8 5 16 2
j17, k15, l7, m25, n5, o16, p10, q9, r2,
s20, t18, u4, v1, w12, x3, y26, z22 e n c e
10 13 18 24
1. a n c e
2. 24 5 20 4 2
e n c e
3.
5 6 8 7 24 8
4.
e n t
5. 24 5 11 6 10 6 5 11

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Lesson 19: The Suffixes -ize, -ise, -yze

Word Bank
compromise criticize economize exercise organize

revolutionize socialize supervise symbolize visualize
Key Concepts
The suffixes -ize, -ise, and -yze can be added to some words or word roots to create verbs that mean “to make” or “to become.”
Try to visualize these words as you study them.
1. The ending -ize is the most commonly used suffix in this group. It is often added when the original word or word root
ends in a consonant, as in criticize, organize, revolutionize, socialize, symbolize, and visualize.
2. If the word or word root ends in y, the y may be deleted before adding -ize. For example, drop the y in economy
before adding the -ize ending to form economize.
3. The suffix -ise often follows the letters c, m, v, and pr, as in compromise, exercise, and supervise.
4. Only a few verbs end in -yze. Commit words such as analyze and paralyze to memory.
Spelling Practiced
Decide which suffix (-ize, -ise, or -yze) should be added to each word or word root to make a new word.
Then write the complete word on the line provided.
1. econom 6. revolution
2. critic 7. organ
3. social 8. superv
4. exerc 9. comprom
5. visual 10. symbol
Decide which word from the Word Bank is defined in each phrase below. Then write the word on the line
provided.
1. to oversee
2. to put in order
3. to find fault with
4. to form a mental picture of
5. to use signs to represent something; to stand for

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LESSON 19 continued
When Rick, the owner of a local gymnasium, decided to make some major changes, his partners
were timid. They wanted him to economise. He disagreed, saying that his ideas would revolutionise the
notion of “being fit.” His plans included adding a restaurant where people could socialyze after they
exercized. The partners agreed to compromize. They decided to offer juices and health drinks rather
than full meals.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
advise despise disguise energize idolize

recognize revise surprise summarize sympathize
Across 1 2
1. to create the unexpected

3. to hate
4. to worship
3
6. to create momentum or energy
8. to mask
9. to identify
Down 4 5
1. to restate, generally in shorter form
2. to offer sympathy
6 7
5. to counsel or offer wisdom
7. to make changes or alterations

Name Date Class
Lesson 20: Word Roots

Word Bank
biography geology hydraulic missile persist

prescribe sophisticated transcript transfer transmit
Key Concepts
Word roots contain the basic meanings of words. Some word roots, such as pose and scribe, are complete words. Others need
prefixes and suffixes. Many prefixes and suffixes can be added to word roots without altering the spelling of the word roots,
as in prescribe. Sometimes changes have to be made. For example, to add the suffix -ive to the word root pense, drop the e
in pense to create pensive. Learning the spellings of word roots will help you master the spelling of words that contain them.
1. The word roots sist (to stand) and fer (to carry) are Latin. A word root may need a prefix to form a word, as in persist
and transfer.
2. The Latin word root miss/mit means “to send.” It is used in many words, such as missile and transmit.
3. The Latin word root scribe/script means “to write.” The scribe word root is used in verbs such as prescribe. Script is
used in nouns such as transcript. The Greek word root graph also means “to write.” It appears in words such as in
biography.
4. The Greek word root soph means “wise,” as in sophisticated.
5. The Greek word root hydr means “water,” as in hydraulic.
6. The Greek word root logy means “the study of,” as in geology.
Spelling Practiced
provided.
1. prescribe hidraulic
2. persist biograffy
3. misile geology
4. hydraulic transferr
5. sofisticated transcript
6. missile transmiss
7. transkript transfer
8. sophisticated percist
9. prescripe transmit
10. biography geolagy

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LESSON 20 continued
1. The world leaders decided to destroy the silos as a sign of peace.
2. Martha enjoyed the latest of Abraham Lincoln.
3. The workers used the lift to reach the high shelves.
4. Debra asked the doctor to an antibiotic for her infection.
5. Reggie wanted an outfit that would make him feel .
Helen wanted to transffer into an advanced geolegy class. Mr. Hayes, her college advisor, argued
against it, but Helen decided to percist. She offered to transmitt to him a transcrip of her grades. When
Mr. Hayes saw Helen’s grades in related courses, he was convinced that she would do well.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
forms of the words. Unscramble each word and write it correctly on the line provided.
autograph concise dismissal ecology hydrant

pensive persist philosopher prefer transmission
1. spenvie 5. rtnassimsino 8. oesccni
2. touargpah 6. eoogcly 9. rrepfe
3. sseirtp 7. sidmisals 10. ehoiposplrh
4. antryhd

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Unit 5 Review
Lessons 17–20
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write its correct spelling on the line
provided.
1. The exercize routine was very strenuous for those who had not been active.
2. The radience of the moon lit the night sky.
3. My thesaurus is the one referance tool I cannot do without.
4. Theresa felt so strongly about the issue that she could not compromize.
5. The mediator offered to prearange for a neutral meeting place.
6. She measured the circle’s circumferance and wrote the figure in her notebook.
7. His description helped us visualise the seacoast in our minds.
8. The defendent stood tall in the courtroom as the verdict was read.
9. I hope that Joseph doesn’t reevert to his old habit of snacking on fatty foods.
10. If I do not organise my closet, I will not be able to find anything to wear.
Decide which word from the Word Banks in the four preceding lessons is defined in each phrase below. Then
write the word on the line provided.
11. to cut back on spending
12. to turn something over to someone
13. to oversee
14. to mix with friends
15. a written report or record
provided.
16. symbolize symbolise
17. misille missile
18. disinherit disinheritt
19. geology geolagy
20. hydraulic hidralic

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Lessons 17–20
Read the magazine article below. Find the twenty misspelled words and circle them. Then write the correct
Scientists Continue Search for Cure for Cancer
Prominant scientific researchers continue to work to find a cure for cancer. They are hesitent to
make any claim until they can comfirm their findings. Important discoveries are usually the acumulation
of many years of sophisticatd research by brillient scientists. These dedicated detectives percist in hunt-
ing down all leads. They transmitt their findings for publication only when it is evidant that they have
made a breakthrough.
One scientist has found a link between subbhuman particles within normal cells and cancer cells.
The discovery was made while the scientist was working with an anteseptic solution. Now that the sub-
stance has been identified, the scientist is hoping to create a vaccine. He hopes that one day doctors
can prescript this vaccine for their patients. The scientist spoke of the monotoney of the years of
research and how that effort had finally yielded a promising result. According to his biograffy, published
by the research institute, this scientist has been working in the field for twenty years. He is hoping that
his findings will revolutionise the treatment of cancer.
The announcement of this discovery was made at the biennual meeting of the cancer research com-
munity. Some scientists critise the announcement and offer resistence to the discovery. They want to take
time to analyze the results carefully. The researcher who made the discovery is confident of acceptence
of his findings by his colleagues. He noted that there is unety of purpose in the search for a cure.
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.

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Lesson 21: Noun Suffixes

Word Bank
accuracy cowardice criticism division gratitude

optician politician possession reality superstition
Key Concepts
A suffix is an ending that can be added to a word to form another word with a different meaning or function. Sometimes a
word’s existing ending must be dropped or changed so that a suffix can be added. Adding a suffix to a word often changes it
from one part of speech to another. To help identify and spell nouns, keep the following suffixes and their meanings in mind.
Then try to visualize these words as you study them.
1. The suffix -tion has the sound \sh‰n\ or \ch‰n\. It indicates an action, condition, process, or result, as in superstition.
2. The suffix -sion has the sound \sh‰n\ or \zh‰n\. It also indicates an action, condition, process, or result, as in
possession and division.
3. The suffix -ity means “the state or the condition of being a certain way,” as in reality.
4. The suffixes -cy and -y indicate qualities or actions, as in accuracy and inquiry.
5. The suffixes -ician, -er, -or, and -ist indicate a person who does or is skilled in something, as in optician and politician.
6. The suffix -ism indicates an action, result, or condition, as in criticism.
7. The suffixes -tude and -ice express abstract qualities or ideas, as in cowardice and gratitude.
Spelling Practiced
Combine each word and suffix below to form a noun. Write the new word on the line provided.
1. grateful tude 6. coward ice
2. political ian 7. optic ian
3. real ity 8. accurate cy
4. superstitious tion 9. critical ism
5. possess ion 10. divide sion
Decide which word from the Word Bank is defined in each phrase below. Then write the word.
1. person who is involved in politics
2. the opposite of fantasy
3. something that is owned, occupied, or controlled
4. quality of being thankful
5. the process of breaking something down into parts

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LESSON 21 continued
Dorothy’s fear of an old superstision haunted her all day. She had cracked her mirrored sunglasses,
and she knew that bad luck would follow. Not even the criticizm of the optishun who replaced her
lenses changed her mind. She believed in the accuricy of the prediction beyond any doubt and
decided to hide in her house until the bad luck hit. Just before twilight, her vigil of cowardace ended
when she spilled grape juice on her favorite white sweater. She could relax!
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that use the noun suffixes you have learned. Find them in the word
maze and circle them. Then write the words from the maze on the lines provided.
attitude civilization democracy mathematician patriotism
p ms c f t y u j mn p h f r
l c a x s e r i s o d t o l n
e r u t j n i i i q b r d w a
a y b s h l t s r n w i h u i
t g d e m o c r a c y r n e c
q h e t i q mo s f h k d x i
n r w r s y i a p s f u e g t
z c t s b mw e t f t a mt a
l a r l p e b l e i g e o p m
p mi e t y y u t h c a c l e
u c s z f i p t mr w i r v h
g mw e g ma s i t b n a c t
r f b j i o mg r w a x c n a
s c i v i l i z a t i o n t m
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.

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Lesson 22: Adjective Suffixes

Word Bank
cautious dangerous delicious desirable famous

horrible laughable legible navigable permissible
Key Concepts
A suffix is an ending that can be added to a word to form a new word with a different meaning or function. Sometimes a
word’s existing ending must be dropped or changed so that a suffix can be added. Adding a suffix to a word often changes it
from one part of speech to another. When adding a suffix to a word to form a descriptive adjective, keep the following suf-
fixes and their meanings in mind. Then visualize each word to help you recall its spelling.
1. The suffix -ous is added to complete nouns to form adjectives that mean “full of” or “characterized by.” If the noun
ends in silent e, drop the e before adding the suffix.
danger ous dangerous fame ous famous
2. Words ending with the suffixes -cious and -tious should be committed to memory. Both suffixes are pronounced as
\sh‰s\, as in delicious and cautious.
3. The suffix -able is added to a complete verb, a verb that ends in a silent e that has been dropped, or a word root that
ends in a hard c or g to form an adjective. It means “able” or “capable of being.” Examples include laughable,
desirable, and navigable.
4. The suffix -ible is added to a word root that ends in ss, a word root that ends in a soft c or g, or a word root that is not
a complete word. Its meaning is the same as -able. Examples include permissible, legible, and horrible.
Spelling Practiced
Listed below are ten spelling patterns. On the line following each pattern, write the word from the Word
Bank to which the pattern applies.
1. Add -able if a word ends in a hard c or g.
2. Add -ible to word roots that end in ss.
3. Commit to memory the letter patterns of words ending with the suffix -tious.
4. If a noun ends in a silent e, drop the e before adding -ous.
5. Commit to memory the spelling of words ending with the suffix -cious.
6. Add -ous to nouns that are whole words.
7. Add -able if the word root is a complete word.
8. Add -ible if the word ends in a soft g.
9. Add -able if the word ends in a silent e that has been dropped.
10. Add -ible if the word root is not a complete word.

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LESSON 22 continued
1. The celebrity was too to be able to go anywhere unnoticed.
2. Because her writing was barely , no one could read her note.
3. The river was not because it was not deep enough.
4. The house I looked at today was less than the others because it was located near a
noisy airport.
5. That restaurant serves pie that lures customers from all over.
Tyler’s experience on Saturday was horrable, not laughible. It was not permissable for Tyler to cross
the dangeruous stream by himself. He began by stepping in a causious way from stone to stone, but
his foot slipped on some moss. Down he went into the cold stream. Although he could swim well and
got out safely, Tyler told himself he would never make such a foolish decision again.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Several suffixes have been
provided in the word pyramid. Use the code to find the missing letters and build the pyramid. Then write the
words on the lines provided.
furious responsible spacious terrible unbearable
CODE i o u s
a23, b2, c20, d8, e11, f6, g16, h4, i3,
6 26 17
j22, k15, l24, m2, n25, o14, p9, q10, r17,
s19, t21, u26, v18, w7, x1, y12, z13 i o u s
19 9 23 20
i b l e
1.
21 11 17 17
2.
a b l e
3. 26 25 2 11 23 17
4. i b l e
17 11 19 9 14 25 19
5.
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Lesson 23: Verb Suffixes

Word Bank
clarify congregate deepen designate humidify

intensify liberate stupefy tolerate widen
Key Concepts
The addition of some suffixes changes a word or a word root into a verb. To identify and spell verbs, keep the following com-
mon verb suffixes in mind. Note that not every word root can stand without a suffix. For example, the word congregate with-
out the -ate suffix is not a complete word.
1. The suffix -ate means “to make,” “to become,” or “to form,” as in the words congregate, liberate, and tolerate. When
adding -ate to a complete word that ends in a consonant, simply add the suffix, as in designate.
2. The suffix -en means “to become” or “to cause to be.” Adjectives can sometimes be changed to verbs by adding -en,
as in deepen. If there is a silent e at the end of the word root, drop the e and add -en.
3. The suffix -fy means “to make” or “to produce.” If the word root ends in a consonant, an i is usually added before the
suffix, as in humidify and clarify. Sometimes an e comes before the -fy, as in stupefy.
4. If a word root ends in a silent e, the e is usually replaced with an i before adding -fy, as in intensify.
Spelling Practiced
In each case below, decide which suffix should be added to make a word. Then write the new word.
1. humid (fy, en) 5. tolerable (fy, ate) 8. deep (en, fy)
2. wide (en, ate) 6. intense (fy, en) 9. congregation (fy, ate)
3. clarity (ate, fy) 7. stupid (ate, fy) 10. liberal (ate, en)
4. design (en, ate)
1. to fill the air with moisture
2. to collect or gather

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LESSON 23 continued
3. to set aside for a special purpose
4. to make dull or deprive of sensation
5. to set free
Tasha’s series of failed experiments began to upset her, but her supervisor told her that a chemist
had to be able to tolarate failure. She was not successful in her attempts to clarefy where she was mak-
ing her mistakes. She knew she would have to intensefy her efforts and widin her research, but working
through the weekend just caused Tasha’s frustration to deepin.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that use the verb suffixes you have learned. Find them in the word
maze and circle them. Then write the words from the maze on the lines provided.
circulate glorify heighten qualify roughen

mo n q r s t a c n i l h y
i k a u y n c x w a d n g p
z v ma e y i w a d c g u i
.
l x s l g u r l mz w q v c
t u f i f i c t h n k h i r
x w f f r o u g h e n s i a
y w a y b w l b l i ml o r
n o t q u s a d e o s e r v
e s a l i mt md t r z o s
h e i g h t e n o f t i n v
md c w a c l t x v t l f a
g b c z u s a c n b r z i y
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.

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Lesson 24: Adverb Suffixes

Word Bank
automatically clockwise dully endways heavenward

knowingly ordinarily regretfully reliably spryly
Key Concepts
The addition of some suffixes changes a word or a word root into an adverb. To identify and spell adverbs, keep the follow-
ing patterns in mind. Visualize these words as you study them.
1. The suffix -ward means “in the direction,” as in heavenward. The suffix -wise means “in the manner,” as in clockwise.
The suffix -ways may have the same definition as -ward or -wise, as in endways.
2. The suffix -ly means “in a particular manner” or “to a particular extent.” The suffix -ly can be added to many word roots
to form adverbs without changing spelling, as in knowingly.
3. To add -ly to a word that ends in a consonant le, drop the le, as in reliably.
4. If an adjective ends in ic, add -ally to form an adverb, as in automatically.
5. If a word ends with a single l, add -ly to form an adverb, as in regretfully.
6. If a word ends in a double l, drop the final l when adding -ly, as in dully.
7. Generally, for a one-syllable word that ends in a consonant y, simply add -ly, as in spryly.
8. In a word of more than one syllable that ends with a consonant y, change the y to i before adding -ly, as in ordinarily.
Spelling Practiced
Combine each word and suffix below and write the new word on the line provided.
1. end ways 6. automatic ally
2. dull ly 7. clock wise

3. knowing ly 8. ordinary ly
4. regretful ly 9. spry ly
5. reliable ly 10. heaven ward
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the word correctly.
1. The directions said to wind the toy clockwize.
2. The preacher cast his eyes heavenword after his sermon was finished.
3. We can count on the paper carrier to reliabely deliver the paper on time.
4. The stars shone so duly that Irma put away her telescope.
5. She set the box down endway instead of flat as instructed, so the dishes broke.

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LESSON 24 continued
Ordinaryly, Guido would not have thought twice about the visitor looking around the farm.
However, the stranger attracted attention when he sprily ran away from the horse stalls. When Guido
automaticly shouted a greeting to him, the stranger hurried to his car and sped away. This behavior
made Guido suspicious, and he reported the incident to his father. His father nodded knowinly and
decided regretfuly to send Bell Boy, the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby, to his sister’s ranch until
after the race.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
carefully fully heartily leisurely otherwise

possibly readily shyly skyward terrifically
Across 1 2
3. slowly
5. magnificently 3
7. completely
4
9. in the direction of the clouds
10. cautiously 5 6
Down
1. perhaps 7
2. bashfully
4. in a different way
8
6. willingly
8. with enthusiasm
9
10

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Unit 6 Review
Lessons 21–24
Decide which suffix should be added to each word or word root to make a new word. Then write the new
word on the line provided.
1. laugh (able, ible)
2. leg (able, ible)
3. dull (ally, ly)
4. fame (ious, ous)
5. horr (able, ible)
provided.
6. sprily intensify
7. congregate realety
8. ordinarily endwaze
9. critcisim permissible
10. heavnward accuracy
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the correct spelling on the line
provided.
11. The lack of oxygen appeared to stupfiy the climbers, who
became disoriented and tired.
12. You must visit the optican to get a new pair of glasses.
13. The principal said that she would tolereat no interruptions.
14. If you hold the jar while I turn the lid clockways, we might be able to open it.
15. Although everyone liked the politition, no one voted for him.
16. Intelligence is a desirible quality in a study partner.
17. You will need to humidefy your room in order to get rid of that cough.
18. He was successful on his third attempt to liberaet the hostages.
19. It is a common superstician that breaking a mirror brings bad luck.
20. It was difficult to feel sympathy for characters who displayed such cowardis.

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Lessons 21–24
Read the body of the memo from the class president to parents. Find the twenty misspelled words and circle
them. Then write the correct spellings of the words on the lines below the memo.
I would like to introduce myself as the new freshman class president. My intention is to reliablely
represent my class and to deepin the relationship between home and school.
Fund-Raising Activities
The class would like to extend its gratitued to all who participated in the bake sale. The community
and class members baked many delitious foods. After the divition of the profit, the food pantry and the
homeless shelter each received two hundred dollars. Please let us know of any other worthwhile local
causes. We would never knowingally pass up the chance to help our town.
The ninth grade class automaticaly receives a percentage of the profit of the school magazine drive.
They will use this and other funds in their possesion to help finance the first freshman dance.
Social Activities
The administration is asking students and parents to congregat in the stadium on Thursday,
September 26, at 7:00 P.M. for the dedication of the new sports arena. Ordinaryly, parking is allowed in
the south lot. However, the construction to widin the auditorium has made this area dangerous and not
easily navigeable, so it is permissable to park on the hockey field. If needed, we will desigate another
area for parking.
Regretfuly, there has been some confusion about the dates of the dances and Super Saturdays. I will
intensfy my efforts to clarefy the schedule.
Miscellaneous Notes
The administration has asked me to pass on some reminders. Please be cautous in the construction
area. It should be fuly safe by the end of next week. Also, parents who possess a talent for accuricy
with numbers are needed to tally magazine drive receipts. Please call the school to volunteer.
I look forward to serving the freshman class.
Sincerely,
Anna Smith
Freshman Class President
1. 8. 15.
2. 9. 16.
3. 10. 17.
4. 11. 18.
5. 12. 19.
6. 13. 20.
7. 14.

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Lesson 25: Compound Words

Word Bank
blue gray brother-in-law drive-in forty-five long-lived

sacklike self-conscious tape recording warehouse well-done
Key Concepts
A compound word—a word that consists of two or more words that are combined to make a new word—can be a noun or an
adjective. There are three types of compound words. A solid compound is a combination of words spelled as one word. An
open compound is a combination of words that forms a single concept but is spelled as two or more words without a hyphen.
A hyphenated compound is a combination of words joined by one or more hyphens. The following are a few of the guidelines
for spelling compound words. When in doubt about the proper spelling of a compound word, consult your dictionary.
1. Hyphenate compound nouns that end with in, as in drive-in.
2. Hyphenate numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine, as in forty-five.
3. Hyphenate compound adjectives such as well-done and long-lived when they precede a noun, but leave them open if
they follow a noun. For example, write a “well-done performance,” but “a performance that was well done.” If the
meaning of an open compound that follows a noun is unclear, hyphenate it.
4. Hyphenate most compound adjectives that begin with all, half, or self, as in self-conscious.
5. Hyphenate compound words that indicate family relationships by the words great and in-law, as in brother-in-law.
Compound words with grand are closed, as in grandfather.
6. Compound words formed with the suffix -like are usually closed, as in sacklike.
7. Compound nouns made up of a noun a gerund (the -ing form of a verb) can be open or closed, as in
tape recording and dressmaking.
7. Most compounds formed with house and ache are closed, as in warehouse and headache.
8. Compounds for colors that indicate blends are usually left open, as in blue gray.
Spelling Practiced
Draw a line through the word or phrase in each set that is spelled incorrectly. Then write the word or phrase
correctly on the line provided.
1. blue-gray uniform blue gray uniform
2. drive in movie drive-in movie
3. warehouse ware house
4. tape recording tape-recording
5. forty-five musicians forty five musicians
6. sack-like dress sacklike dress

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LESSON 25 continued
7. long lived family long-lived family
8. well done steak well-done steak
9. brother-in-law brother in-law
10. self conscious child self-conscious child
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write its correct spelling.
1. The businesswoman was self conscious when she spoke in public.
2. Melanie informed him that the ware-house was full.
3. Adam preferred eating well done hamburgers.
4. William has forty five great-grandchildren.
5. Stella had trouble finding her keys in her sack-like purse.
It had been a long time since Lynn had been to the drive in. The tape-recording from the old movie
brought back those memories as if it were yesterday. She remembered her dad and his sister and
brother in law piling the children into the blue-gray station wagon and her cousins spilling the popcorn
they had brought from home. Lynn sighed as she recalled many of her family’s good times. She was
glad she had such long lived memories.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that fit the patterns you have learned. Choose the correct word to
answer each question and write the word on the line provided.
cookbook decision making follow-up headache self-confident

1. Which words are solid compounds?
2. Which word is an open compound?
3. Which words are hyphenated compounds?

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Lesson 26: The Word Roots cede/ceed/ces and cept/ceive

Word Bank
acceptable concession exceed exceptional preceding

procedure procession receptionist receivable recess
Key Concepts
There are many common word roots that contain the basic meanings of words. The word root cede/ceed/ces means “go.”
The word root cept/ceive means “take.” Keep the following guidelines in mind when spelling words with these word roots.
1. The word root cede and its variant ceed can be difficult to spell because they are both pronounced the same way.
Remember that the ceed spelling is used in only a few words, such as exceed, succeed, and proceed.
2. Drop the final e in cede when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel. For example, precede becomes preceding.
3. The ces word root variant appears in many nouns and adjectives, as in concession, procession, and recess.
4. The word root cept/ceive follows prefixes, as in acceptable, exceptional, and receive. When adding a suffix that begins
with a vowel to a ceive word, drop the final e, as in receivable.
5. The ceive word root changes to cept before ion. For example, receive becomes receptionist.
Spelling Practiced
provided.
1. procesion 5. concesion 8. acceptible
receivable receptionist procedure
2. concession 6. reces 9. preceding
excede procession recepionist
3. recess 7. exceed 10. exeptional
proceedure preceeding acceptable
4. receiveable
exceptional

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LESSON 26 continued
1. The doctor said that the would take only ten minutes.
2. If you the time allotted, you will be penalized.
3. The student did not want to play during , but the teacher encouraged him to take a
break from schoolwork.
4. The stand sold popcorn and ice cream.
5. The shipping clerk said that the order would be on Tuesday.
It was an excepptional day for the law firm. The procesion of children marched past the board
members and their recepttionist. The lawyers smiled, knowing that the playground they had built
was a beginning—a better than acceptible solution to the problems they had been addressing in the
preceeding months.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
forms of the words. Unscramble each word and write it correctly on the line provided.
accept access concede conceive deceptive

excessive intercede proceeding recede succession
1. sescxveei 6. ccpate
2. ssscceiuon 7. eeerdc
3. eeedvicpt 8. ieeoccnv
4. gneeidrpoc 9. eeeintcdr
5. ssccea 10. cceedon

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Lesson 27: Words Borrowed from Other Languages

Word Bank
aloha boutique chaise longue fiancée hacienda

khaki Mardi Gras noel tortilla villa
Key Concepts
This lesson focuses on words that were borrowed from other languages and have become part of the English language. Few
recognizable patterns apply to the spelling of these words. However, knowing their origins can help you remember how to
spell them. If a foreign word has become part of the English language, you will find it in a dictionary with its origin indicated.
Try to visualize these words as you study their spelling.
1. Many French words end in silent letters, including boutique, “a small, fashionable shop” and chaise longue, “a long
reclining chair.” Other words with French origins include Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday”; noel, “a Christmas carol”; and
fiancée, “a woman engaged to be married.” The accent mark over the e indicates that it is pronounced \¥\.
2. Some words come from the Spanish language. These words commonly end with the letter a, as in hacienda, “a large
estate,” and tortilla, “round, flat, unleavened bread.”
3. Words from other languages include villa, “a country estate” in Italian; aloha, “hello” or “goodbye” in Hawaiian; and
khaki, “a light yellowish brown” in Hindi.
Spelling Practiced
1. chais lounge chaise longue 5. tortilla torteya 8. Marde Gra Mardi Gras
2. noele noel 6. fianca fiancée 9. bouteck boutique
3. villa vila 7. khaki kacki 10. haceyenda hacienda
4. alowha aloha
1. On Christmas Eve, the church choir sang Monique’s favorite .
2. When they arrived in Hawaii, they were greeted by cries of “ .”

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LESSON 27 continued
3. Ella wore a black suit with a scarf that matched her shoes.
4. Whenever Brad ate at the Mexican restaurant, he ordered chips and salsa.
5. One of Teresa’s favorite places to shop was at the local .
Ray surveyed the land around him. His fiance called the estate a vila, but he preferred to call it a
hacianda. It didn’t matter. It all belonged to them now. He lowered himself onto the chaas lounge.
Finally he could begin to plan their Marde Gra wedding.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are ten additional foreign words that are now considered part of the English language. Read
each crossword puzzle clue. Then determine which word matches the clue and write the word in the squares.
à la mode cabaret bonbon bon voyage en route

llama matinee plaza shampoo solitaire
1 2 3
4
Across
1. French word meaning “alone”
4. Spanish word meaning “public town square” 5 6
5. French phrase meaning “in fashion”
9. French word meaning “good journey”
Down 7 8
1. Hindi word meaning “hair wash”
9
2. Spanish word describing an animal related
to a camel
3. French phrase meaning “on the way”
6. French word describing entertainment that
takes place in the daytime
7. French word meaning “a special type of
chocolate candy”
8. French word meaning “nightclub”

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Lesson 28: Antonyms

Word Bank
adaptable / rigid exquisite / hideous integrate / segregate optimistic / pessimistic prevent / encourage
Key Concepts
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Hot and cold are antonyms. Antonyms may be verbs, nouns, or adjectives.
Some antonyms are formed by adding a negative prefix, such as dis-, in-, or non-, to a word root. You can define new words if
you know that the new word is the antonym of a word you already know. For example, if you know the meaning of hideous,
you can guess the meaning of its antonym, exquisite. You can also use context clues to determine the meaning of antonyms.
Try to visualize these words as you study their spelling.
1. Adaptable means “able to change easily with new circumstances.” Its antonym is inflexible or rigid.
2. Optimistic means “having an inclination to think positively,” whereas pessimistic means “having an inclination to think
negatively.”
3. Exquisite means “pleasing through beauty.” Its antonym is hideous, which means “exceedingly ugly.”
4. To prevent something means “to keep something from happening”; to encourage means “to stimulate something.”
5. To integrate is “to unite with something else,” whereas to segregate is “to separate or set apart from others.”
Spelling Practiced
In each set below, circle the word whose meaning is opposite the meaning of the capitalized word. Then
write the word on the line provided.
1. RIGID adaptable hideous
2. SEGREGATE pessimistic integrate
3. ADAPTABLE prevent rigid
4. PREVENT encourage exquisite
5. OPTIMISTIC segregate pessimistic
6. INTEGRATE segregate adaptable
7. HIDEOUS exquisite encourage
8. PESSIMISTIC integrate optimistic
9. ENCOURAGE prevent rigid
10. EXQUISITE optimistic hideous

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LESSON 28 continued
1. to stimulate 4. always thinking positively
2. to separate 5. to unite with something else
3. able to change easily with new circumstances
Camryn’s twin was always so riged—so pesimistic. Why shouldn’t they buy those exquisit dresses for
the prom? Camryn thought that the evening would be hideus if she had to wear last year’s dress, the
thought of which would pravent her from going to the prom.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional pairs of words that are antonyms. Find them in the word maze and circle
them. Then write the pairs of antonyms on the lines provided.
casual / formal freeze / antifreeze cower / strut regard / disregard capable / incapable
c o w e r l s o d s h b a
s e s z u r mn i l g e n
j g g x c e i o s mn j t
f o u I a g r mr e mo i
i n c a p a b l e n k l f
s q a w a r h w g s e s r
t e s e b d s f a v l d e
r i u j l t f o r ma l e
u p a e e t i md n s n z
t g l k i h f r e e z e e
1. and 4. and
2. and 5. and
3. and

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Unit 7 Review
Lessons 25–28
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write the word correctly.
1. In public speaking class, students learn how to overcome feeling self concious.
2. The tortila is a type of bread that can be stuffed, rolled, or eaten flat.
3. As the tour bus rolled around the curve, the large stone vila came into view.
4. A hacianda is usually made of clay bricks covered with white plaster.
5. He bought his feancee a very expensive engagement ring.
6. To illustrate the lesson, the teacher decided to segreggate the students by eye color.
7. As a concesion to the children, Fred let them watch cartoons.
8. The taxi driver told his customer it would take fortyfive minutes to get to the airport.
9. The most popular uniform used in desert warfare is khacki in color.
10. Follow directions for the preceeding exercise.

Read each statement below. Then on the lines provided, write the word, correcting any misspelling. If the
statement is incorrect, rewrite it to make a true statement.
11. Compound color words such as blue gray need no hyphen.
12. Tape recording is an example of an open compound word.
13. Sack-like is an example of a hyphenated compound word.
14. Brotherinlaw is an example of a closed compound word.
15. Recess includes the word root ces.
16. chase lounge/optimistic 19. welldone/tortilla
17. integrate/drive in 20. nowel/warehouse
18. Marde Gra/concession

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Lessons 25–28
Read the speech below. Find the twenty misspelled words and circle them. Then write the correct spellings of
the words on the lines below the speech.
Commencement Address to Hawaii State University
Alowha, graduates. I am pleased to be here today before this exeptional group. Your seemingly
long lived college era has come to an end. In a moment, you will take part in a proccesion that will
send you on your way to the next phase of your lives.
Don’t take that walk lightly. The opportunities are plentiful for the right individual. Some will be
accepteble to you. Some will excede your wildest expectations. The important thing to remember is not
to be so rijid in your expectations that you pravent yourself from considering every opportunity.
Not every opportunity starts out as the right one, however. You have a choice. You can be optemistic
or pesimistic. You’ll find that attitude goes a long way toward helping you reach your goals. I can tell
you from personal experience that I’ve encountered situations that at first appeared hideos, but in the
end were exquisit chances to learn and grow.
Before I conclude, I’ll share one story to incourage you. A young woman with a journalism degree
started her career as a recepionist at wages so low that she had to work nights in a boutiqe to pay her
bills. Still she was adaptible and worked hard. She even sought out extra assignments available at the
company’s wearhouse.
Soon she was able to intigrate writing with her receptionist and accounts-recevable duties. It was a
long proceedure, but eventually her work was recognized and she was promoted. Ten years later, that
receptionist was vice president of that same company.
If you’re curious, I was that receptionist. The point of the story is to look at the potential in every
situation. Don’t be afraid to try new opportunities because you never know where they might lead you.
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.

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Lesson 29: Synonyms

Word Bank
attempt/endeavor dwell/reside eliminate/eradicate falter/hesitate rash/reckless
Key Concepts
Synonyms are words that have similar meanings. To decide which synonym to use, keep in mind its connotation—the ideas
associated with it—and the context in which it is most frequently used. Visualize these words as you study them to help you
remember the correct spelling of each.
1. Attempt and endeavor both mean “to make an effort” or “an effort,” but endeavor implies greater difficulty and
exertion.
2. Dwell and reside both mean “to live as a resident.” Dwell can also mean “to live in a given condition or state.”
3. Eliminate and eradicate both mean “to get rid of,” but eradicate implies “to remove all traces of.”
4. Falter and hesitate both mean “to pause.” Falter implies pausing because of fear, whereas hesitate implies pausing due
to uncertainty.
5. Rash and reckless both mean “irresponsible” or “marked by a lack of caution.” Rash implies hasty action, whereas
reckless implies lack of concern about the consequences of an action.
Spelling Practiced
In each set below, circle the word whose meaning is similar in meaning to the capitalized word. Then write
the correct word on the line provided.
1. RESIDE dwell endeavor
2. ELIMINATE falter eradicate
3. RASH hesitate reckless
4. ATTEMPT endeavor eliminate
5. FALTER rash hesitate
6. ENDEAVOR attempt dwell
7. RECKLESS eradicate rash
8. DWELL reside falter
9. ERADICATE endeavor eliminate
10. HESITATE falter reside

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LESSON 29 continued
1. Although Emily’s house was in shambles after the tornado, she continued to there.
2. Advances in medicine have allowed doctors to certain diseases.
3. When Macey was offered the new job, she didn’t before accepting it.
4. Warren decided to make one more to ride the horse.
5. Everyone thought that Al had made a decision when he suddenly quit his job.
Because Andrew had never played a sport before, his friends thought his decision to try out for the
football team was recless. They told Andrew the coach would elimenate him immediately. However,
during tryouts Andrew did not fallter and was successful in his endevors to impress the coach. Andrew
made the team and now he practically rezides on the football field.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional synonym pairs. Circle these words in the word maze. Then write each pair of
words on the lines below.
conservative/traditional crave/desire entice/lure isolate/seclude maneuver/manipulate
f t h ma c s j u d k l
d r ma n e u v e r e i
s a e t a l o s i g mo
e d p o n v i s x b e b
c o n s e r v a t i v e
l u r e e n h t q u a l
u l a n o i t i d a r t
d u k b g e a i t y c m
e j n c h e t y c v a y
ma n i p u l a t e l k
1. / 4. /
2. / 5. /
3. /

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Lesson 30: Homonyms

Word Bank
altar / alter capital / capitol colonel / kernel currant / current stationary / stationery
Key Concepts
Homonyms are words that have the same pronunciations but different spellings and meanings. There are no patterns to fol-
low for the spelling of homonyms. To decide which homonym to use in writing, keep in mind the meaning of each homonym
and the context in which it is to be used. Try to visualize these words as you study to help you remember their correct spellings.
1. altar: a table or stand used in religious services
alter: to change
2. capital: an uppercase letter; the city where the state or national government is located
capitol: the building where the state legislature meets; (Capitol) the building where the U.S. Congress meets
3. colonel: a military rank
kernel: a small piece
4. currant: a type of berry
current: recent; continuously moving air or water
5. stationary: immobile; in a fixed position
stationery: paper for writing letters
Creating memory aids can help connect a word’s spelling with its meaning. For example, stationery spelled with an e refers to
writing paper and envelopes. If you think e for envelopes, you will be able link the proper spelling with that meaning.
Spelling Practiced
Draw a line thorugh the word in each set that is spelled incorrectly. Then write the word correctly.
1. a stationary bicycle a stationery bicycle
2. a kernel of corn a colonel of corn
3. the cathedral’s alter the cathedral’s altar
4. current events currant events
5. a capital letter a capitol letter
6. the U.S. Capitol the U.S. Capital
7. stationery for writing stationary for writing
8. eating a currant eating a current
9. to alter to altar
10. an army colonel an army kernel

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LESSON 30 continued
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write its correct spelling on the line provided.
1. No one has wound the clock, so the hands have been stationery for years.
2. She hurt her tooth on an unpopped colonel of popcorn.
3. The groom was standing in front of the alter waiting for his bride.
4. Red current jam is one of my favorites.
5. Ottawa is the capitol of Canada.
After looking in several drawers, Dana found the hotel stationary and sat down to compose a note.
She apologized to the kernel and explained that she could not meet him at the Capital the following
morning as she had planned. Her currant situation had changed, and Dana had to altar her plans.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional pairs of homonyms. Read each crossword puzzle clue. Then determine which
word matches the clue and write the word in the squares provided.
brows / browse clause / claws dual / duel liar / lyre miner / minor
Across 1
4. a distinct item in a formal document 2 3

7. a person who digs for coal 4 5 6
8. a person who does not tell the truth
7 8
9. to look around in a shop
10. the sharp, slender, and curved nails on an
animal’s toes 9
Down 10
1. a competition to settle a dispute
2. of little importance
3. having two components
5. a small harp
6. hair above the eyes

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Lesson 31: Words Often Confused

Word Bank
adjoin / adjourn affect / effect decent / descent moral / morale profit / prophet
Key Concepts
There are many words in the English language that can be easily confused. The confusion occurs because the words have sim-
ilar spellings or pronunciations or because they are homonyms. There are no spelling patterns to follow for these words.
Commit the following word pairs to memory. Try to visualize these words as you study to help you remember their correct
spellings.
4. moral: lesson; ethical
1. adjoin: to be placed next to morale: attitude toward, or mood regarding, a task or
adjourn: to postpone until a later time or indefinitely situation
2. affect: to influence 5. profit: to gain earnings; income
effect: the result prophet: one who predicts the future
3. decent: proper; satisfactory
descent: fall; the process of coming down
Spelling Practiced
In each set below, circle the word whose meaning is close to the meaning of the capitalized word. Then write
the circled word on the line.
1. RESULT affect effect
2. ETHICAL moral morale
3. POSTPONE adjoin adjourn
4. VISIONARY profit prophet
5. INFLUENCE affect effect
6. MOOD moral morale
7. DROP decent descent
8. EARN profit prophet
9. ATTACH adjoin adjourn
10. SATISFACTORY decent descent

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LESSON 31 continued
1. The of the fable was not to be deceived by flattery.
2. Despite our lack of proper equipment, we made the down the side of the mountain.
3. The predicted world peace during our lifetimes.
4. Dan worried about whether the road construction would his drive to work.
5. Our rooms at the hotel so we should be able to find each other easily.
At our company’s annual meeting, the head of sales reported that moral was high and that we had
earned a descent prophet as a result of the changes made last year. The president said that he hoped
the good news would have a positive affect, and he moved to adjoin the meeting.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional pairs of words that are easily confused. Read each crossword puzzle clue.
Then determine which word matches the clue and write it in the squares provided.
adapt / adopt corps / corpse detract / distract forceful / forcible legislator / legislature
Across 1
2. person who makes laws 2

3. involving the use of force 3
4. draw attention from
5. take away from
6. to change or adjust 4
7. to choose as one’s own
8. a dead body
5
Down 6
1. group of people
7
2. group of lawmakers
3. strong, powerful

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Lesson 32: Words Often Misspelled

Word Bank
application appropriate coincidence cylinder existence

fatigue monitor nuclear specifically technical
Key Concepts
Some words in the English language are especially difficult to spell. This lesson focuses on a small group of commonly mis-
spelled words. They may contain trouble spots such as double consonants or silent letters. As you become aware of your
spelling trouble spots, you can create your own list of words to commit to memory. Try to visualize these words as you study
to help you remember their correct spellings.
1. Words ending in -ence and -ance are often misspelled because the endings sound the same, as in coincidence,
existence, and tolerance.
2. Words ending in -ly and -ally are confused because the endings sound the same, as in specifically and utterly.
3. Some words, such as application and appropriate, have double consonants that are often mistakenly spelled as a
single consonant.
4. Some words have letters that are not pronounced. For example, in fatigue, the u and the e are silent.
5. The er, or, and ar endings may be confused because all are pronounced with a schwa (\‰\) before the r, as in cylinder,
monitor, and nuclear.
6. The -al, -le, and -el endings may also be confused because they are all pronounced with the \‰\ sound, as in horrible,
label, and technical.
Spelling Practiced
Draw a line thorugh the word in each set that is spelled incorrectly. Then write the word correctly on the line
provided.
1. nucleor nuclear 5. specificly specifically 8. application aplication
2. coincidance coincidence 6. technical technicol 9. appropriate apropriate
3. fatigue fatige 7. cylinder cylindar 10. existence existance
4. moniter monitor

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LESSON 32 continued
Decide which word from the Word Bank is described in each phrase below. Then write the word on the line
provided.
1. when events randomly happen at the same time
2. a tube-shaped object
3. a type of energy
4. dealing with mechanics or science
5. life
the word on the lines below the paragraph.
Rosa rubbed her eyes and tried to fight her fatig. She had been staring at the moniter all day, trying
to do her essay for her college aplication. She was having a difficult time choosing an apropriate topic.
Specificly, she couldn’t decide whether to write about her trip to Europe or about her volunteer work.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
Listed below are five additional words that are commonly misspelled. Find them in the word maze and circle
them. Then write the words from the maze on the lines provided.
environment exhibition obstacle pronunciation versus

r e n v i r o n me n t s
y v w s a u h j a mz t c
d e l c a t s b o n x x d
p r o n u n c i a t i o n
f s s d mu o a a mg a g
mu a e x h i b i t i o n
u s l g ma p d t ma s c
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.

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Unit 8 Review
Lessons 29–32
In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write its correct spelling on the line
provided.
1. The Capital is in the center of town.
2. The kernel ordered his troops to retreat.
3. The alter at the church was the most beautiful she had seen.
4. The plane began its decent into the airport.
5. They decided to adjoin the meeting at three o’clock.
6. All I want is a descent night’s sleep.
7. The bathroom adjourns the bedroom upstairs.
8. They disagreed on the morale of the story.
9. Many of his predictions had come true, so many people considered him to
be a profit.
10. She was no longer hungry so she put the bowl of current jam in the refrigerator.
provided.
11. coincidance dwell
12. falter recide
13. dwel existence
14. cylinder atempt
15. existence faltor
16. nuclear cylindar
17. nucleir attempt
18. coincidence existance
19. rash rekless
20. rasch reckless

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Lessons 29–32
Read the business letter below. Find the twenty misspelled words and circle them. Then write the correct
spellings of the words on the lines below the letter.
June 15, 2000
Dear Customer:
We are writing to inform you of our new products for this season. We hope you will find them suit-
able for your currant needs.
• The E-Z Stationery Bike: This bicycle makes working out a breeze. Whether the goal of your
endeavers is to lose a few pounds or just to get in shape, this bike is sure to have an affect. It
will altar the way you look and boost your moral in just a few short months.
• The Big Byte Computer and Moniter: This computer has enough hard drive space to
accommodate all of your programs, whether you use your system for pleasure or prophet. It
doesn’t require a lot of capitol either—just a small monthly payment.
• Corn Scrub: One aplication of our new oatmeal, honey, and corn-colonel scrub will effect your
skin in marvelous ways.
• Fatige Relief: This specially formulated pillow will eradecate tension and strain in your neck. If
you sleep on this pillow, you are guaranteed a good night’s rest.
We want to elliminate any difficulty you may have. If at any time you have technicle problems
specificly related to our products or if you would like additional information, please do not hesetate to
contact us. You will find the apropriate addresses on our stationary.
Thank you again for your business. We look forward to serving you in the future.
Sincerely,
Bob Smith
Products U.S.A.
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.

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Oral Quizzes
Lesson 1
1. The class was wholly in favor of donating the proceeds of the bake sale and car wash to charity.
2. The members of the committee met to discuss possible themes for the spring dance.
3. The omission of my name from the invitation list was an oversight that was easily corrected.
4. The director of the play announced that Marie would take the role of the villain.
5. Kyle’s happy reaction to the news was the opposite of what I had expected.
6. The questionnaire was designed to find out testers’ reactions to the new product.
7. Her parents were worried that the attention Regina received for rescuing the dog from the river would embarrass her.
8. The main highway and the rural road are parallel to each other, but the back road has less traffic.
9. In accordance with the agreement she made with her parents, Sandra would lose privileges if she missed her curfew.
10. As a small child, Tyler had a slight tendency to exaggerate accounts of his adventures.
11. After the farmer developed a way to irrigate the north field, his wheat harvests improved greatly.
12. The hurricane was reported to be approaching the coast quickly.
13. The bulletin issued from the White House reported that the President was in good health.
14. The opportunity to study abroad filled Eve with excitement as well as anxiety.
15. Anna rearranged her schedule so that she did not disappoint her family by missing the reunion.
Lesson 2
1. The uppermost limb of the tree had to be removed because it was caught on the power lines.
2. Please fasten the helium balloons securely to the tent entrance so that they do not float away.
3. During our tour of the haunted house, we were treated to ghastly shrieks from dark figures in the corner.
4. In the museum, a visitor can see the illustrated copies of each psalm.
5. Because of the temperate climate in the South, the season of autumn is recognized only by an increase in rainfall.
6. The dog will gnaw at the bone until every scrap of meat has disappeared.
7. “Bundle up so that you don’t get pneumonia,” shouted the mother to the children playing in the snow.
8. When the truck tilted on the incline of the hill, its freight of marbles began to roll all over the road.
9. The physical therapist will knead the back muscles of the patient.
10. The new owners transformed the wretched house into a comfortable and cheerful home.
11. Please look through your books carefully before turning them in.
12. Steve dressed as a ghost at the costume party.
13. The plumber used his wrench to fix the leaky pipe.
14. The knowledge that she would soon be moving made each day in her old house more special.
15. Psychology is the science of the study of the human mind.

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ORAL QUIZZES continued
Lesson 3
1. Although Paula thought she had followed the recipe exactly, she later realized that she had omitted the vanilla.
2. Steve made a futile attempt to disguise the odor of burnt cheese by spraying air freshener in the kitchen.
3. Many people spend a great deal of time tracing their ancestry in hope of finding a famous relative.
4. As you grow older, you learn to censor the thoughts and emotions that you share with others.
5. The school began a fund-raising campaign to earn money for a new gymnasium and sports complex.
6. Although getting a low grade seemed like a tragedy, it motivated her to work harder and accomplish more in the class
than she would have otherwise.
7. An unexpected circumstance prevented me from attending the final basketball game.
8. The couple tried to recapture the romantic feelings they had for each other when they first met.
9. Labeling her a genius on the basis of one test score seems premature.
10. After Ben’s tenth question in five minutes, his brother exclaimed impatiently, “Don’t plague me!”
11. Sondra’s imaginary pet disappeared when her parents gave her a real puppy for her birthday.
12. The doctor rejoiced that the treatment she had developed led to success in conquering the disease.
13. The mother suggested to her son that it might be necessary for him to study before the final exam.
14. We decided to ride our tandem bicycle in the park.
15. When we heard that the twins were coming for Thanksgiving, we removed all fragile objects from the shelves and
locked the china cabinet.
Lesson 4
1. It was difficult for Samantha to rouse herself after a long study session.
2. Two hours after we were due to arrive at our destination, we realized that we must have missed the guidepost.
3. The antique collector pounced on the bureau at the garage sale and bought it immediately.
4. Vinnie set aside time for a thorough proofreading of his research paper before he handed it in to be graded.
5. In the book, the chieftain had both good and bad qualities.
6. The pressure gauge indicated that there was not enough air in the two front tires.
7. Although I see Devon at work every day, I consider her to be just an acquaintance.
8. The baying of the wolves was thrilling at first, but after several hours, the sound became a nuisance.
9. The peasant trudged wearily behind the plow.
10. Her haughty attitude concealed her shyness and fear at being in a new school.
11. Norman informed his neighbor that the boundary between their houses was the sprawling oak tree.
12. The captain of the team is responsible for setting standards of good sportsmanship.
13. Some European explorers mistakenly referred to the native peoples they met as heathen.
14. Ursula tied the laces on her skate so that they were taut around her ankle.
15. After climbing steadily for three weeks, my grade in geometry class reached a plateau.

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Lesson 5
1. We took an aerial tram to the top of the mountain.
2. One aisle of the airplane cabin seems to be much wider than the other.
3. The geometry teacher drew a trapezoid on the board.
4. After a lengthy custody battle, the court appointed him the child’s guardian.
5. Nancy bought a souvenir from the museum gift shop for her brother.
6. Everyone was nervous at the last rehearsal before opening night.
7. The soybean crop is ready to be harvested.
8. We thought the painting was a mass-produced copy of the original, but the art dealer assured us that it was authentic.
9. The girls look so much alike; they are undoubtedly related.
10. Jack and Dana had a good time watching the uproarious movie.
11. Posters of famous baseball players on every wall in his bedroom indicate that he is a devout fan.
12. The coach hoped to empower her field hockey players to do their best.
13. The numerator is the number above the line in a fraction.
14. The outbound train will leave in twenty minutes.
15. A substitute was called when the regular teacher was ill.
Lesson 6
1. Many stores have procedures for identifying counterfeit money.
2. The paint on the ceiling of the abandoned house was peeling.
3. Sarah’s mother always reminded her that sincere effort would enable her to achieve her goals.
4. She was angry that Larry had tried to deceive her.
5. You may have either pizza or a sandwich for lunch.
6. The artist draws weird creatures in his comic strip.
7. My niece and my nephew are active in school sports.
8. A vein carries blood to the heart.
9. Before Mandy brought the package to the post office, she used a scale to weigh it.
10. After the funeral, the family needed time to grieve.
11. Telling the truth gave Cathy a clear conscience.
12. Because the tennis player’s partner did not appear, they were forced to forfeit the doubles match.
13. We spent the afternoon fishing from the pier.
14. Pamela prepared to receive her dinner guests promptly at five.
15. The rich soil should yield a good crop.

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Lesson 7
1. Ryan holds a controlling interest in the company.
2. The rules governing the wrestling competition are quite strict.
3. Managers for each region attended the sales conference.
4. No visitors to the park can gain admittance after sunset.
5. The spoiled dog begged for another treat from his owner.
6. Choir members visited residents of the nursing home before the concert.
7. Loud talking is not permitted in the library.
8. Carolyn used sunscreen so the sun wouldn’t redden her skin.
9. Babies are totally dependent on their parents.
10. Junkyard dogs are known for meanness.
11. The waitress accidentally dropped the heavy tray on the ceramic floor.
12. Flowers are beginning to bloom in the garden.
13. For a change of scenery, we occasionally take a different route home.
14. The doctor referred his patient to a specialist.
15. Juanita transferred money from her savings account to her checking account.
Lesson 8
1. Roger received a letter of acknowledgment for his generous donation.
2. The builder gave us a contract guaranteeing that the work would be completed in one month.
3. The ranchers spent the day shoeing many horses.
4. Marla was sure that changing jobs would be an advantageous move.
5. Despite our objections to his busy schedule, Thomas assured us that his heavy workload was manageable.
6. Planting more flowers made a noticeable improvement in the garden.
7. Janet felt virtuous for working so hard at the fund drive.
8. Todd was interested in a career in law enforcement.
9. Marilyn is truly dedicated to the needs of the refugee community.
10. The scarcity of drinking water was brought about by the long drought.
11. I learned how to make a floral arrangement in the workshop.
12. The weather report warned of changeable temperatures.
13. Matt used good judgment in making his decision.
14. The trail leads into the mountains lying ahead of us.
15. She sincerely thanked the committee for giving her the award.

Name Date Class
Lesson 9
1. Telling his secret is a betrayal of the promise you made to your friend.
2. Erin’s room was such a mess that she could not see where she laid her homework.
3. Shayna’s angry posture and stare of defiance showed she was not yet ready to talk calmly.
4. Her attentive gaze showed Amy’s readiness to tackle the project.
5. Some topics are too controversial to discuss on a first date.
6. Audrey received a call from the airport verifying that the flight was on time.
7. Michael was overjoyed to discover that he had been accepted by Princeton University.
8. I am envious of your short walk to school because it allows you to sleep longer.
9. The train chugged steadily up the long, steep hill.
10. Your failure to do the assignment implies that you do not care about your grade.
11. My employer is not very understanding.
12. Butch tore a New York City telephone book in half to show his manliness.
13. Great rulers are also merciful ones.
14. David shinnied up the great oak tree.
15. The victory was instrumental in unifying the soccer team.
Lesson 10
1. Fezes were worn at all important ceremonies.
2. There are two approaches to the island from the mainland.
3. The baker prepared one hundred loaves of bread each day.
4. You have three guesses to solve the puzzle.
5. The baby always gets several splashes of milk on his shirt.
6. The indexes are the best place to look for information on your topic.
7. His cuffs were neatly pressed, although his collar was not.
8. Her silk scarves were the most popular item at the craft show.
9. I always use at least two handkerchiefs when watching sad movies.
10. I always confuse wolves with coyotes.
11. My political beliefs have changed over time.
12. The school parking lot was filled with buses at midafternoon.
13. The night sky was lit with flashes of lightning.
14. Keep young children away from knives, or there is likely to be an accident.
15. Peaches are my favorite summertime fruit.

Name Date Class
Lesson 11
1. To many fans, Michael Jordan is one of the greatest sports heroes of all time.
2. When the power goes out, battery-powered radios are a good source for news.
3. The game had four categories of questions.
4. There were many travel agencies located within a few blocks of the hotel.
5. The distinctive tattoos on the fugitive’s arm made it impossible for him to hide his identity.
6. Phil collected pianos and had one that played by itself.
7. The silk bedspread was one of her more extravagant buys.
8. Megan got a new pair of skis for her birthday.
9. The Mexican feast included tacos and rice with refried beans.
10. It seemed that all Steven did at work was write memos.
11. Several companies were at the job fair to look for new employees.
12. The displays at the science fair were impressive.
13. Because of the echoes, a hundred people seemed to be in the canyon.
14. The freshly scrubbed patios in the development seemed to shine on the day of the block party.
15. They grew tomatoes in their garden every summer.
Lesson 12
1. The job requires a person who remains calm during crises.
2. Our high school has a competitive athletics program.
3. Oxen are large beasts often used for farm work.
4. Children seem to enjoy life’s simplest pleasures.
5. The letter went out to all of the alumni of the school.
6. Lauren knew she would need more data to complete the assignment.
7. Salmon swim upstream to mate and then they die.
8. The university was huge; it had a dozen campuses.
9. All my favorite television series are in reruns now.
10. There are no minimums required in order to qualify for the discount.
11. Although you cannot see bacteria, they are present.
12. The fruit was not ripe enough to eat, so we had to wait a few days.
13. The tree trunk was covered in fungi.
14. There are more pluses than minuses to finishing school.
15. Some men claim that they will never understand women.

Name Date Class
Lesson 13
1. You needn’t criticize me so much when you have never changed a tire before, either.
2. We might’ve been able to buy the puppy if we had arrived before the store closed.
3. Let’s go to the nursing home and ask if they need volunteers.
4. He’d better find a summer job soon.
5. We’re the only family on our street with statues of pink flamingos on the lawn.
6. It doesn’t look as if the sun is going to come out today.
7. I know we should’ve called first, but we didn’t think that you would mind unexpected guests.
8. Next week I’ll be in charge of opening the store early every day.
9. It’s difficult to decide who most deserves first prize.
10. I think that they’re on vacation because their newspapers are piling up on the doorstep.
11. Because Philip is afraid of blood, I thought that he’d faint when his finger bled.
12. We’ve never considered purchasing a house.
13. Aren’t you the least bit curious about who called?
14. Who’s your favorite athlete?
15. After witnessing your record-breaking long jump, I am confident that you’re going to be chosen for the track and field
team.
Lesson 14
1. The Roman Catholic Church sets aside November 2 as All Souls’ Day.
2. Father’s Day can be lonely for fathers whose children live far away.
3. This household’s main problem is that there are no rules.
4. The children’s bicycles are all parked in our driveway.
5. The bosses’ desks are grouped together so they don’t have to relocate when they want to have a meeting.
6. The senators’ hotel rooms were destroyed in a fire, so they all had to make new reservations.
7. I love all of Charles Dickens’s novels, but A Tale of Two Cities is my favorite.
8. My grandmother assured me that her set of china will be ours someday.
9. A public figure’s responsibility is to act as a role model for all citizens.
10. The G.I.’s backpack served as a pillow when he was camping in the woods.
11. The businesswomen’s lunch was canceled due to bad weather.
12. The defendant’s posture was so terrible that he looked defeated even before the trial began.
13. The duchess’s daughter was spoiled by a lifetime of luxury.
14. The mourners’ umbrellas were blown inside out by the wind.
15. Her sister-in-law’s loudly expressed opinions always embarrassed Mary.

Name Date Class
Lesson 15
1. Many residents were upset by the demolition of the old courthouse.
2. The children were cooperative during story time because they enjoyed the dramatic way I read to them.
3. Although we resented the intrusion, we tried to remain polite when we spoke to telemarketers.
4. In biology we studied the classification system for plants and animals.
5. The first thing that struck me about her apartment was its general dinginess.
6. The chef’s rich food was tasty, but difficult to digest.
7. Trying to exchange a gift can be a hassle in some stores.
8. Before money was used as currency, most nations relied on the barter system.
9. The candidates intensified their campaign as the election drew near.
10. When Seth’s departmental supervisors purchased the new computer system, they also bought new software.
11. At the fabric store, I picked up a bobbin of thread and some buttons.
12. We decided to boycott the company because of its poor record on environmental issues.
13. His curiosity nudged him closer to the haunted house.
14. The accounting department came under close scrutiny by the auditors.
15. Peter decided that Ina’s coyness was not genuine.
Lesson 16
1. When I tried washing my football jersey with my red shorts, my jersey turned pink.
2. It is a very serious crime to embezzle funds.
3. She is a restorer of ancient art, and her workshop is in this city.
4. We formed our own council to decide whether pets should be permitted in the park.
5. Many people feel they are duty bound to serve as jurors in a court of law.
6. The poet compared the tree to a pillar in a temple.
7. I find a good workout infinitely satisfying.
8. When we were in Arizona, we watched Native Americans perform tribal dances.
9. The mixing of sulfur from industrial pollution with water in the atmosphere often produces acid rain.
10. A good surgeon uses a scalpel as delicately as a painter uses a brush.
11. The old cedar chest in my bedroom is still in good shape.
12. It takes practice to operate a diesel engine.
13. The retirement of the company president dealt a fatal blow to the business.
14. For the money you spent on that lamp, there had better be a genie inside.
15. A murmur of disapproval ran through the crowd when someone talked aloud during the dance recital.

Name Date Class
Lesson 17
1. My parents might disinherit me if I don’t live up to my potential.
2. I skinned my knee, so I put some antiseptic on it.
3. We are getting together for our biannual festival of the arts.
4. When a new baby arrives, older children sometimes revert to infantile behaviors.
5. The steady accumulation of snow in the past twelve hours has made it impossible to drive to school.
6. The monotony of her job at the fast food restaurant made her decide to quit after two weeks.
7. The meeting was prearranged, so I didn’t have to call for an appointment today.
8. The doctor’s office just called to confirm your appointment.
9. My class has such unity that we are going to get together over the summer and clean up the old playground.
10. My little brother makes such disgusting noises that I sometimes wonder if he is subhuman.
11. I have to assort my shorts, slacks, skirts, and dresses before my cousin takes them to her favorite charity.
12. If the author were willing to condense this lengthy novel, I would be willing to read it.
13. It can be difficult to travel comfortably when you have a disability.
14. The family down the street has to relocate because the mother found a new job.
15. You have to be willing to submerge your head before you can learn to swim properly.
Lesson 18
1. Alexis worked very hard on her research paper to gain acceptance from her teacher.
2. It was evident that he failed the test because he had not studied.
3. For some reason, my plan to drive the family car to Florida has met with marked resistance.
4. The attorney proved that the defendant was out of town the night the crime took place.
5. The professor may be brilliant, but brilliance doesn’t make him a good teacher.
6. The radiance from the street lamp produced a halo of light in the mist.
7. The woman who ran the homeless shelter was also a prominent political figure.
8. Myrna was hesitant to get in line to have her ears pierced.
9. I know my new employer will want to check at least one reference before he allows me to work in the office alone.
10. I had to measure the circumference of the lamp to see if it would fit on my desk.
11. He was ignorant of the laws governing the tribe, so he offended tribal members without meaning to.
12. One needs determination, education, and practice to become truly independent.
13. I decided to purchase some additional insurance for my car.
14. The other driver sued her for negligence since she was not looking at the road when the accident occurred.
15. A parent of a two-year-old must have plenty of patience to deal with the constant question why.

Name Date Class
Lesson 19
1. Try to visualize how the room will look when it is painted.
2. The Internet continues to revolutionize the way that people gather information.
3. We want Howard to supervise the project if he is available.
4. If people were willing to compromise, many relationships could be saved.
5. It is easier to criticize from the sidelines than it is to be part of the game.
6. Daily exercise is a key ingredient of good health.
7. We need to economize if we are going to save enough money for our trip.
8. The Vegas liked to socialize by having friends come to their home for dinner.
9. We are hoping to organize a protest against the curfew.
10. The flag is meant to symbolize freedom and democracy to Americans.
11. One way to energize yourself in the morning is to eat a healthful breakfast.
12. I’m not sure I will recognize my best friend after five years apart.
13. I am hoping to surprise my mother with a fiftieth-birthday party.
14. At the end of my speech on global warming, I hope to have time to summarize my main points.
15. I know she will sympathize when I tell her that my neighbor’s barking dog has kept me up for the past four nights.
Lesson 20
1. Mrs. Packer asked each student to write a short biography of a person who influenced his or her life.
2. Lisa wanted to transmit her résumé by e-mail to the company to which she was applying.
3. The transcript from the trial was several hundred pages long.
4. The hydraulic car lift on the ferry was able to raise twenty cars at a time.
5. If you persist in asking me to work for you, I may give in.
6. Brad took a geology course to learn about rock formations.
7. Residents near the missile base were afraid of potential problems.
8. Her manner was sophisticated, but underneath she was shy and lonely.
9. When doctors prescribe a medicine, they explain its possible side effects to the patient.
10. Trevor plans to transfer to another school next year.
11. The students were taught about ecology and how to keep the environment clean.
12. Max could not drive Anita to her lesson because the transmission on his car was being repaired.
13. He got a ticket because his car was parked too close to the fire hydrant.
14. Geoff’s report was concise, yet complete.
15. The principal called for an early dismissal.

Name Date Class
Lesson 21
1. The superstition that warns against walking under ladders has its origin in common sense.
2. Her inability to take criticism well caused her problems as a writer.
3. The students showed their gratitude to the teacher for his hard work by doing their best on the final exam.
4. Christopher had hoped to go to England next month, but in reality he will probably go next year.
5. When she realized that the mouse was a toy, she was even more ashamed of the cowardice she had shown.
6. My great-grandfather’s pocket knife is my most prized possession.
7. The accountant kept the records with such accuracy that the company promoted him.
8. His demanding schedule left the politician with little time for family life.
9. The task will be easier if there is a division of labor.
10. My optician stocks the latest styles in glasses.
11. The ancient civilization located in that valley was much more advanced than we first thought.
12. Without a positive attitude, it is difficult to accomplish very much.
13. The complicated equation could be solved only by a superior mathematician.
14. The recent immigrant appreciated the benefits of living in a democracy.
15. Mr. Hall’s display of patriotism was an inspiration to his audience.
Lesson 22
1. Although my mistake on the test seems laughable now, at the time I was embarrassed.
2. The desirable items at the flea market disappeared quickly, and only junk was left.
3. The famous author was asked to be the speaker at graduation.
4. In the lower grades, every attempt is made to teach children how to make their writing legible.
5. Because Gordon was an overly cautious driver, he attracted glares from other motorists.
6. The house had to be torn down after the fire because the unsupported walls were dangerous to passersby.
7. We begged the chef to share her recipe for the delicious punch, but the restaurant wouldn’t allow her to reveal it.
8. She asked whether it would be permissible to leave the wedding reception before the bride and groom’s departure.
9. The development of more sophisticated equipment makes most large bodies of water navigable.
10. The horrible experience of forgetting her lines in the school play made my cousin decide not to be an actress.
11. The terrible storm knocked electricity out of hundreds of homes.
12. I am responsible for taking the puppy out for his daily walks.
13. Many people found last summer’s heat unbearable.
14. According to Jeffrey’s story, the furious winds tore his homework out of his hands, and it disappeared down the street.
15. The guests at the party were surprised at how spacious the apartment was.

Name Date Class
Lesson 23
1. The soldiers moved in to liberate the prisoners of war.
2. Before leaving, Dr. Johnson needed to designate who would be in charge during her absence.
3. Tim felt that the course on American history would widen his knowledge of his country’s past.
4. “Too little sleep will stupefy you,” the mother warned her teenage son.
5. The art teacher suggested that Edie intensify the blue she was using for the background.
6. Many people planned to congregate in the park for the service on Memorial Day.
7. Andrew had to deepen the holes he had dug in order to plant the trees properly.
8. The guide told us that some people are not able to tolerate the change in altitude at the top of the mountain.
9. Doug keeps pots of water on the radiator in his room to humidify the air.
10. Donna needed to clarify exactly who was in charge of organizing the parade.
11. The doctor informed her that having the surgery would heighten her sense of taste.
12. Working in the soil without wearing gloves will roughen the skin of your hands.
13. To qualify for the final race, you must win one of four preliminary races.
14. We were told to circulate the paper and sign our names if we were interested in participating.
15. Although the sales clerk tried to glorify the bracelet, the customer could see by the price that it was not real gold.
Lesson 24
1. In the painting, all of the figures appear to gaze heavenward.
2. Regretfully, I refused another helping of pie.
3. The lock on the safe had to be turned clockwise.
4. This clock chimes reliably every quarter of an hour.
5. Because Julie almost always knew the answers, she raised her hand automatically when the teacher asked a
question.
6. Michael winked at me knowingly because we both had heard the joke before.
7. The doctor told Dara that her cat would behave dully while recovering from the surgery.
8. Marvin moved spryly for a man who had just had a cast taken off his leg.
9. She stacked the tubes endways so that they would not roll away.
10. Ordinarily our curfew is ten o’clock, but tonight it has been extended.
11. The baby glanced skyward when he heard the sound of the jets.
12. Do you think you could possibly have this finished by tomorrow morning?
13. Please pay attention; otherwise, you will not know what to do.
14. The football player heartily ate his way through four courses and then asked for second helpings.
15. The squirrel moved leisurely around the garden, pausing to dig up some bulbs and drink from the fountain.

Name Date Class
Lesson 25
1. The parents agreed that their graduating children looked impressive in their blue gray uniforms.
2. When I was a teenager, I enjoyed going to the drive-in movies in town.
3. Tanisha has lost forty-five pounds on the weight loss plan her doctor recommended.
4. My sister and brother-in-law could not attend the family reunion because they had to work.
5. The new soloist was so self-conscious that she missed several notes.
6. At eighteen years old, Whiskers is a long-lived cat.
7. Yolanda placed her clothes in a sacklike bag and pulled the drawstring tight.
8. The managers had to listen to the tape recording before they could make their decision.
9. The forklift operator will work at the warehouse this summer.
10. I like a well-done steak, but my brother prefers his rare.
11. Andrew believes that you can cook if you have a good cookbook recipe to follow.
12. I need to take my son to the doctor for a follow-up visit just to make sure he is better.
13. My sister gets a headache from squinting every time we go to the beach.
14. Marco made the team because he is self-confident and also a good hitter.
15. The new employees felt proud to be involved in the company’s decision making.
Lesson 26
1. The judge announced that the court would take a brief recess.
2. The instructions told students to answer the questions on the basis of the preceding paragraphs.
3. Although it is acceptable to go barefoot at home, you must wear shoes in stores and restaurants.
4. The mother was willing to make one concession about school activities as long as her son continued to study.
5. If the demands exceed the supply, we will have to charge more for the product.
6. She is such an exceptional student that she might be able to start college early.
7. You are less likely to run into trouble if you follow the prescribed procedure.
8. The wedding procession was longer than any I had seen before.
9. The receptionist in the optometrist’s office was as polite in person as she was on the phone.
10. I have to go over my accounts receivable before I can make additional purchases.
11. Since the graduate student has access to the Internet on his computer, he can research at home.
12. Although the advertising campaign was successful, its message was deceptive and misleading.
13. Curt thought his brother’s routine of exercising for two hours every day was a bit excessive.
14. After studying for four years as an undergraduate, I am proceeding with my plan to become a veterinarian.
15. The team hit three home runs in rapid succession, causing the crowd to go wild.

Name Date Class
Lesson 27
1. Our community celebrates Mardi Gras each year with a pancake supper.
2. Doreen is opening a boutique that will feature the finest perfumes.
3. My father relaxed on his chaise longue while I mowed the lawn.
4. Alan was hoping to marry his fiancée before medical school started in the fall.
5. My uncle invited me to his hacienda in Mexico for the summer.
6. In Jan’s high school, everyone wears jeans or khaki pants.
7. On Christmas Eve, her family sings a noel around the crackling fire.
8. When Esther returned from her trip to Hawaii, she greeted her family by saying aloha.
9. My tortilla was so hot that I dropped it, and all of the meat and cheese fell out.
10. Teresa and Paulo rented a villa in the south of France for the summer.
11. En route to the Grand Canyon, we will stop and visit my mother’s best friend.
12. The smallest llama at the zoo finally gained weight over the winter.
13. At the local movie theater, the matinee is less expensive than the evening show.
14. Before the senior citizens left on their cruise, their families wished them bon voyage.
15. My friend Kyle plays solitaire on long bus rides to visit his father.
Lesson 28
1. My sister is so adaptable that she likes living in Alaska just as well as living in New Jersey.
2. Teachers need to be rigid about rules so students will know what is expected of them.
3. Joan has an optimistic outlook on life that will serve her well when she joins the Peace Corps.
4. Although Charles is almost certain he failed the test, he is pessimistic about the outcome of every test he takes.
5. Her cherry dining set shows her exquisite taste in furniture.
6. When Aprille took off the hideous mask, her friends were surprised she had played such a scary joke on them.
7. The professor is planning to integrate some history lessons into her literature class this year.
8. The teacher wants to segregate the younger children from the older ones during recess.
9. Carolyn wasn’t sure how to prevent reality from intruding on her daydream.
10. The coach tried to encourage her to keep practicing even though she had difficulty mastering the swimming strokes.
11. Since Brianna told me to wear casual clothes to the dinner party, I was surprised to see Carlos wearing a suit.
12. Renaldo tried not to cower before the bully, but he knew Mario was strong.
13. Gene decided to wear his formal gray tuxedo to the governor’s reception.
14. Since the chef’s reputation was excellent, the caterer knew he would be capable.
15. The nurse told the patient’s mother that her son was so sick that he was incapable of hearing her.

Name Date Class
Lesson 29
1. Kevin made an attempt to catch the foul ball, but he missed it and fell.
2. Gail was rewarded for her endeavor when she received an honorary plaque with her name on it.
3. The actor felt himself falter momentarily before making his entrance on stage.
4. It was so hot that Jared did not hesitate to jump into the swimming pool as soon as he got home.
5. Unfortunately many people in the city dwell in poverty.
6. Someday I would like to reside in San Diego, California.
7. He made a rash decision, and now he regrets it.
8. Reckless driving can lead to disaster.
9. I might feel better if I eliminate junk food from my diet.
10. My sister would like to eradicate poverty in our town.
11. The restaurant tried to entice customers to eat there by offering free dessert with each meal.
12. Denise bought the worms at the bait store, hoping that they would help lure a big fish.
13. My father is too conservative to wear a loud tie.
14. My mother prefers a traditional home.
15. Stacy learned the difficult maneuver when she was in basic training.
Lesson 30
1. On the day of Julie’s wedding, the altar was decorated with pink roses and matching balloons.
2. Joe’s new glasses alter his appearance.
3. My brother was recently promoted to the rank of colonel.
4. Bethany finally told me that I had a kernel of corn stuck in my teeth.
5. My grandmother used to make currant jelly when I was a child.
6. The game show quizzed its contestants on current events.
7. I bought my best friend stationery imprinted with her name and address.
8. Riding my stationary bicycle is helping me to stay in shape.
9. I wrote only in capital letters when I was a preschooler.
10. Congress meets in the Capitol.
11. Her brows came together in a deep frown whenever she was displeased.
12. The young lady was hoping to browse through the store before it closed.
13. I was glad there was a clause in the contract that enabled me to terminate the agreement.
14. The claws on the cat were so sharp that I hesitated to pet the insistent creature.
15. The fencing coach challenged his student to a duel.

Name Date Class
Lesson 31
1. In these model homes, the dining rooms adjoin the living rooms.
2. When juries adjourn for the afternoon, defendants return to their cells.
3. I can always count on my brother for moral support.
4. The coach keeps her team’s morale high by complimenting them daily.
5. I am worried that too much loud music will affect my hearing.
6. The herbal tea had a soothing effect on me.
7. The restaurant did not make a profit for more than a year.
8. The prophet predicted that there would be a new comet discovered in 2010.
9. My aunt believes that teachers do not earn a decent salary.
10. The baby began to cry when the plane began its descent.
11. It’s difficult for a wild animal to adapt to life in captivity.
12. I am hoping to adopt a pet in the near future.
13. My daughter was so forceful in her requests for a new bicycle that I bought one for her birthday.
14. Forcible entry into a home or business is against the law.
15. It was my job to distract Joseph so that he wouldn’t realize we were planning a surprise party for him.
Lesson 32
1. I had to check the baby monitor to make sure the newborn wasn’t crying.
2. It wasn’t appropriate to pass out the cookies until the speaker had finished his lecture.
3. Before the voyages of discovery in the sixteenth century, Europeans were unaware of the existence of North America.
4. Laura had trouble drawing the curve of the cylinder.
5. It was a coincidence that the husband and wife both had the same first names.
6. The manual was so technical that I put it down in frustration after five minutes.
7. Liz should fill out the application for graduate school before summer session starts.
8. Chris was writing a term paper on nuclear power for science class.
9. The electrician said specifically not to touch the bare wire.
10. Working eighteen-hour shifts causes many medical students to suffer extreme fatigue.
11. People have become more concerned about the environment in recent years.
12. I was hoping to attend the artist’s latest exhibition, but I have to work.
13. Sandy had to veer around the obstacle in the road to avoid puncturing her tire.
14. Sometimes the pronunciation of a foreign word can be difficult.
15. It’s Brazil versus the United Kingdom in soccer tonight on the sports channel.

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Spelling Power Grade 9i

Grade 9 Spelling Power

Lesson Pretest Oral Quiz Unit Review

Spelling Power Grade 9

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Spelling Power Grade 9

Lesson 1: Double Consonants

accordance committee embarrass exaggerate omission

2. vilain accordance 6. committee parralel 9. omission acordance

3. wholly embarass 7. wholy villain 10. exagerate embarrass

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Lesson 2: Silent Consonants

autumn fasten freight ghastly gnaw

2. Silent h following g at the beginning of a word

3. Silent n in the mn combination at the end of a word

4. Silent g before n at the beginning of a word

6. Silent p in the ps combination at the beginning of a word

7. Silent p in the pn combination at the beginning of a word

8. Silent consonant combination gh

9. Silent b in a word ending with mb

10. Silent k in a word beginning with kn

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5. The flight attendant asked passengers to fassen their seatbelts.

ghost knowledge psychology through wrench

2. Silent w in a word beginning with wr 4. Silent consonant combination gh

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Lesson 3: Sounds of c and g

ancestry censor circumstance disguise genius

2. resipe censor 6. sensor ancestry 9. recipe jymnasium

3. genius cirkumstance 7. trajedy plague 10. rekapture circumstance

2. someone who is extraordinarily intelligent

3. to remove potentially sensitive or offensive passages or words from a text

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4. a place where athletic activity is performed

5. a list of ingredients and the procedure for their preparation

bicycle calculate extravagance fragile gradual

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Lesson 4: Vowel Spellings

acquaintance bureau chieftain gauge guidepost

2. gydepost privilege 6. chieftan bureau 9. pesant guidepost

3. acquaintance buro 7. ruse nuisance 10. gauge acquayntance

2. The was crammed with children’s toys and books.

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4. A lighthouse serves as a for mariners navigating coastal waters.

boundary captain heathen plateau taut

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disgise retched wretched

2. villan 6. buro 9. chieftan

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3. salm 7. naw 10. villain

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14. The ommission of test directions caused confusion.

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Harvest Dance a Great Success

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