Spelling Rules Flashcards
1
Q
There are only 3 words that end in “ceed”
A
Exceed, Proceed, Succeed
2
Q
Only 1 word ends in “sede”
A
Supersede
3
Q
Words sound like they end in “sede / ceed”
But really end in “cede” give examples
A
Concede, recede, precede
4
Q
When do we add “es” to the end of a noun to make it plural?
A
When a noun ends in ch,sh, s, x, or z
5
Q
Most nouns ending with a constant and an “o” are pluralized by adding what?
Exp. Hero, tornado, potato
What about a noun ending in a vowl and an “o”
Exp. Portfolio, cameo, radio
What is the exception to this rule?
A
Add “es” Heroes, tornadoes, potatoes
Add an “s” Portfolios, cameos, radios
Musical Terms is the exception to the rule
Sopranos, banjos, pianos
