Fun with Spelling and Words

Which word is spelled correctly?

• ballun

• balloon

• baloon

• baloonn

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'balloon', which refers to a flexible bag that can be inflated with air or gas. The other options are misspellings.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What is the correct spelling for the animal that swings from trees?

• monkee

• monky

• monkey

• monkay

Answer explanation

The correct spelling for the animal that swings from trees is 'monkey'. The other options, 'monkee', 'monky', and 'monkay', are incorrect variations.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word means a soft object you put your head on when you sleep?

• ladder

• pillow

• window

• cheese

Answer explanation

The word 'pillow' refers to a soft object used for resting your head while sleeping. The other options, 'ladder', 'window', and 'cheese', do not fit this description.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word is the name of a large, flying, mythical creature?

• giraffe

• dragon

• rabbit

• honey

Answer explanation

The word 'dragon' refers to a large, flying, mythical creature, often depicted in folklore and fantasy. In contrast, 'giraffe', 'rabbit', and 'honey' do not fit this description.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word is the name of a sweet food made by bees?

• cheese

• honey

• orange

• night

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'honey' because it is a sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. The other options, cheese, orange, and night, do not relate to a food made by bees.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The _______ climbed up the tree to get a banana."

• giraffe

• monkey

• rabbit

• dragon

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'monkey' because monkeys are known for climbing trees to reach fruits like bananas, while giraffes, rabbits, and dragons do not typically climb trees for this purpose.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word would you use to describe the time when it is dark outside?

• night

• window

• cheese

• ladder

Answer explanation

The word 'night' specifically refers to the time when it is dark outside, making it the correct choice. The other options, 'window', 'cheese', and 'ladder', do not relate to the concept of darkness.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Which word fits best in this sentence: "We used a _______ to reach the top shelf."

• pillow

• ladder

• island

• balloon

Answer explanation

The best word to complete the sentence is 'ladder' because it is a tool specifically designed to help reach high places, like a top shelf. The other options do not serve this purpose.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is the odd one out?

• giraffe

• rabbit

• cheese

• monkey

Answer explanation

The odd one out is 'cheese' because it is a food item, while 'giraffe', 'rabbit', and 'monkey' are all animals.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word rhymes with "dragon"?

• wagon

• window

• honey

• orange

Answer explanation

The word "wagon" rhymes with "dragon" because they share the same ending sound. The other options, "window," "honey," and "orange," do not have similar sounds at the end, making "wagon" the correct choice.

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CCSS.RF.K.2A

CCSS.RL.2.4