Spelling Practice

Front

What does the word 'brooding' mean?

Back

Worried or fretted.

Front

How do you spell the word that refers to a unit of measurement equal to 1/12 of a foot?

Back

Inches.

Front

What is the correct spelling for the plural of 'penny'?

Back

Pennies.

Front

How do you spell the word that refers to different types or kinds?

Back

Varieties.

Front

What is the correct spelling for the plural of 'pitch'?

Back

Pitches.

Front

What is the definition of 'spelling'?

Back

The process of writing or naming the letters of a word in the correct sequence.

Front

What is the importance of correct spelling in communication?

Back

It ensures clarity and understanding in written communication.

Front

What are some common spelling rules in English?

Back

1. I before E except after C. 2. Double the final consonant when adding a suffix to a one-syllable word that ends in a single vowel followed by a single consonant.

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

Front

What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.