3rd Grade Spelling Challenge

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

• animel

• animal

• anemal

• animol

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'animal', which refers to a living organism that feeds on organic matter. The other options are misspellings and do not represent the correct term.

Which word means "a very large hill"?

• kitchen

• hospital

• mountain

• jelly

Answer explanation

The word 'mountain' refers to a very large hill, distinguishing it from other options like 'kitchen' and 'hospital,' which are buildings, and 'jelly,' which is a food item. Therefore, 'mountain' is the correct answer.

Which word is spelled correctly?

• neghbor

• neighber

• neighbor

• naybor

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'neighbor', which refers to a person living near or next door. The other options are misspellings and do not represent the correct word.

Which word would you use to describe something you like the most?

• favorite

• giant

• animal

• kitchen

Answer explanation

The word 'favorite' is used to describe something you like the most. It directly conveys preference, while the other options do not relate to expressing a preference.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The _______ was filled with colorful decorations for the party."

• hospital

• balloon

• mountain

• neighbor

Answer explanation

The word 'balloon' fits best as it can be filled with colorful decorations for a party, unlike 'hospital', 'mountain', or 'neighbor', which do not typically relate to party decorations.

Which word fits best in this sentence: "Please _______ to the teacher when she is talking."

• jelly

• listen

• kitchen

• animal

Answer explanation

The word 'listen' fits best in the sentence as it means to pay attention to sounds, especially when someone is speaking. The other options ('jelly', 'kitchen', 'animal') do not relate to the action of paying attention.

Which two words from the list are places you can visit?

• kitchen and hospital

• animal and balloon

• favorite and giant

• neighbor and jelly

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'kitchen and hospital' because both are physical places you can visit. A kitchen is found in homes or restaurants, while a hospital is a facility for medical care.

Which word from the list rhymes with "mission"?

• kitchen

• balloon

• animal

• giant

Answer explanation

The word "kitchen" rhymes with "mission" because they share the same ending sound "-tion." The other options do not have this rhyming pattern.

Sort the following words into two categories: "People" and "Places." Words: neighbor, hospital, kitchen, giant Which is the correct sorting?

• People: neighbor, giant; Places: hospital, kitchen

• People: hospital, kitchen; Places: neighbor, giant

• People: kitchen, giant; Places: neighbor, hospital

• People: neighbor, hospital; Places: kitchen, giant

Answer explanation

The correct sorting categorizes 'neighbor' and 'giant' as 'People' since they refer to individuals or characters, while 'hospital' and 'kitchen' are 'Places' as they denote locations.

You want to write a story about a "giant" and a "mountain." Which sentence uses both words correctly?

• The giant climbed the mountain to see the sunrise.

• The mountain ate a giant for breakfast.

• The giant cooked a mountain in the kitchen.

• The mountain listened to the giant's favorite song.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The giant climbed the mountain to see the sunrise.' It accurately uses both 'giant' as a large being and 'mountain' as a natural formation, creating a logical and coherent scenario.