Spelling Practice Quiz
Write out each word, using hyphens to divide it by its syllables.
| 1. | comment |
| 2. | unreachable |
| 3. | euphoric |
| 4. | lavish |
| 5. | August |
Match the words with their correct meanings.
| 6. eligible | a. loud |
| 7. occupy | b. qualified to participate |
| 8. anecdote | c. a short account of an interesting or humorous incident |
| 9. malaise | d. a grudge or feud characterized by acts of retaliation |
| 10. vendetta | e. a feeling of mental unease or discomfort |
| 11. boisterous | f. to take up a place or space |
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
| 12. | The two / too girls were shopping for prom dresses. |
| 13. | She couldn't bear / bare to see her sister cry. |
| 14. | Brianne was thrilled that she passed / past her math exam. |
| 15. | Tom doesn't like the coarse / course texture of cornbread. |
| 16. | I ensured / assured Becky that her new hairstyle was attractive. |
| 17. | She selected heavy stock for her stationery / stationary. |
Circle the correct form of lay / lie in each sentence.
| 18. | Evan found his textbook laying / lying under his bed. |
| 19. | Parker had laid / lain awake for 10 minutes before getting out of bed. |
Circle the correct form of sit / set in each sentence.
| 20. | Setting / Sitting on the hammock is very enjoyable. |
| 21. | Mom asked me to set / sit the table for dinner. |
Circle the italicized word that is spelled correctly.
| 22. | My dad's boss gave him an increase in his annual salery / salary. |
| 23. | Amber filled her award speech with clichés / chlishés. |
| 24. | It was unfortunate that Robbie didn't pass nineth / ninth grade. |
| 25. | Febuary / February is Black History Month. |
Correctly spell the plural forms of the following words.
| 26. | goose |
| 27. | book |
| 28. | self |
| 29. | truck |
| 30. | tornado |
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