Spelling Flashcards
Which letters do you usually double at the end of one syllable words right after a vowel?
At the end of one syllable words, usually double the letters S, F or L right after a vowel. The rule is also the same if it is a compound word or if suffixes or prefixes are added to the one-syllable word.
What is a compound word?
Two words written as one single word. For Example: sunflower sun-flower,
When do you use the words, to, too and two?
Two = is the number 2.
There are two different ways to use “too”. There’s if it’s excessive and “Also.” Also can replace too, so if you have a sentence like “is he coming too?” Well if you can say “is he coming also?” Then the correct spelling is too.
To is used if the others don’t match to the sentence.
When do you use Accept and Except?
“Accept” is a verb, meaning to take or receive what is offered. Examples: I will accept this reward. I can’t accept this painting.
“Except” is not a verb, instead it’s a preposition or a subordinating conjunction. It’s meaning is: but, excluding, leaving out.
When do you use it’s and its?
It’s
A contraction of it is. Examples: It’s starting soon. It’s time to feed the fish.
Its:
Indicates possession. Examples: That horse is protecting its rider. That team just reached its goals.
In the sentences below, when do you use “then” and “than?”
- “The storm will be stronger ____ I predicted.”
- “Ella, finish setting the table and ____ you may read.”
- “Put the cookies in the oven, ____ ice the cake.”
- than
- then
- then
Use the word “Than” to indicate comparison.
The word “Then” is an element of time. It can be used to replace words like, afterwards, later, before, next or therefore.
When do you use: c, k or ck at the end of words?
For the ‘k’ sound, use ck after a short vowel in one syllable words. Use k after a consonant, a long vowel or the phonogram ‘oo.’ Use c at the end of multi syllable words.
What is the 111rule?
If a word has 1 syllable, has only 1 vowel and ends with just 1 consonant, then double that consonant before adding a vowel suffix.
When do you double consonants in the middle of words?
Usually double a consonant in the middle of a word if you need to close the syllable to keep the short vowel sound.
When do you use the sounds, ch and tch?
If the sound ‘ch’ follows a short vowel sound, usually use tch; otherwise ch.
How do you know when to use c or k in the begging or middle of words?
At the beginning or middle of words, usually use k for the ‘k’ sound before E, I or Y. Use c in front of any other letters.
When do we use plural nouns?
We usually make a noun plural by adding s. But we add ES to words that end with SH, CH, Z, X or S. We drop the Y and add IES to words that end with a consonant + Y.
When do you use DGE?
If the sound ‘j’ follows a short vowel sound, it is normally spelled with DGE.
Must every syllable consist of a vowel?
Yes
What is the: drop the E rule?
If a base word ends with a final silent E, drop the E when adding a vowel suffix. However, don’t drop the E when adding ABLE to words ending with CE or GE.
