Spelling Rules

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What is the rule for adding 'ful' to a word?

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When adding 'ful' to a word, it means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'. For example, 'hope' becomes 'hopeful'.

Front

Which is the correct spelling of the plural form of 'opportunity'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'opportunities'.

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What is the correct spelling of the plural form of 'activity'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'activities'.

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How do you spell the past tense of 'disappear'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'disappeared'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'cautious'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'careful'.

Front

What does the suffix 'ness' mean when added to a word?

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The suffix 'ness' means 'the state of being'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happiness'.

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What is the rule for changing a word ending in 'y' to plural?

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If a word ends in a consonant followed by 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example, 'baby' becomes 'babies'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to make something disappear'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'vanish'.

Front

What is the rule for adding 'ed' to a verb?

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For regular verbs, add 'ed' to the base form to indicate past tense. For example, 'play' becomes 'played'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to take care of'?

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The correct spelling is 'care'.