words ending in -ery

Cemetery EpitaphsName

celerysurgery

embroiderycemeterygrocery

hatcherymockery

fierygreenery

machinerymisery

slipperytrickery

stationeryrobberyarcherydraperyrefinery

Use the words from the list to complete each word group.

1. graveyard, burial place,2. industrial, purifier,3, operation, medical procedure,4. slick, shifting,5. blazing, glowing,6. stalk, vegetable,7. theft, stealing,8. curtains, covering,9. pain, sorrow,

10. handiwork, sewing,11. grass, plants,12. notepad, envelopes,13. bow shooting, sport,14. engines, power tools,15. insult, false appearance,16, prank, joke,

)17. foodstuffs, store,18. incubator, brooder,

My Own Words

Write a synonym for each of your own words.

Magnify the SituationName

Unscramble the letters to find the spelling word (verb) that goes with each

simplifyamplifycertifyclarify

solidifyqualifydignifynotifyverifyrectifyglorify

beautify

magnifyjustifyfalsify

identifyhorrifyfortify

clue (direct object).

1. (piifmyls)2. (abyfieut)3. (ulyfaiq)4. (iyrfroh)5. (fyidosli)6. (ffsliay)7. (yvfrie)8. (ynifot)9. (pfliaym)

10. (ifyustj)11. (Irofgiy)12. (cfteryi)13. (cfyrail)14. (yfftroi)15. (iafymng)16. (fnditeiy)17. (ngifydi)18. (itrecyf)

The first one is done for you.Verb

Direct Objectsimplify

the problema city parkyour answeryour teacherthe liquidthe documentyour identitythe authoritiesthe soundyour actionsa herothe situationyour questionthe wallsthe cellsthe criminalthe procedurethe check

My Chun Words Identify the part(s) of speech that describe(s) each of your words (i.e. noun,

verb, adjective, etc.). Use a dictionary if needed.

words ending in -etCleaning CabinetsName

Unscramble the groups of letters in the kitchen cabinetsto form words from the word list,

gmenta

tnnboe

ttehach

oietvl

catejk

theelm

quenbat

tracke

caefut

tellisk

vetlev

baicnet

taselrc

cakept

tablenk

treetprin

tinge

trosce

My Own Words Identify the number of syllables in each of your own words. Then try tocome up with a synonym and antonym for each.Syllables

Synonym

Antonym

scarlethelmetvioletskillet

hatchetcabinet

velvetpacketbonnetblanket

interpretbanquetracket

magnetfaucetjacketquiet

corset

Going into Orbitwords ending in -it

Name

Complete the magic square by writing the number of the word from the listin the lettered square that corresponds to its definition. Two of the wordswill not be used. *

n

Definitions

A. To receive property after another diesB. To serve or be useful toC. To send forth or to give offD. To seek or to ask forE. An amount earned beyond expenses; gainF To correct or revise

G. A record of debt; to charge with a debtH. Courage; liveliness

1. To revolve aroundJ. Asset; acknowledgment; recognitionK. Robber or outlawL. To forbid

M. Go to see; stay as a guestN. To do; to place in confinement0. To show or to displayP To confess; to allow; to let in

13. orbit14. limit15. spirit16, visit17. credit18. emit

1. habit2. inherit3. prohibit4. exhibit5. edit6. bandit7. benefit8. profit9. admit

10. commit11. debit12. solicit

P,

A B C D

E F G H

J K L

M N 0 P

My Own Words

*Check your magic square by adding each row and then each column of numbers. If all the sums arethe same, you have matched correctly.

compounds

Earthshaking AdventureName

Locate each word in the wordsearch. Draw a line through each word. Wordscan be found f I - - .

Wordsearch Puzzle11-

throughoutlandslidehoweverskinflint

meanwhileotherwise

earthshakingskewbald

earthquakefarewell

gentlemancopyrightheadache

mantelpiecelifeguardlifetime

nighttimeanywhere

4

TUOHGUORHTLMNDJEHRFAREWELLVOE

HPLOKNJHMLPOEBLEEDYNOTHERWISE

EJIWDRAUGEFILPIZANEMNBEKJESEM

MVCEBNROUSELQUELSTCOPYNEUVKKI

EMIVTHGINCOPYRIGHTSRTEESNYIST

FAHEADACHEAEARTHOUAKEWVERENKE

0 P D R A W S E T F A M E A N P L I L E P L E B R E F N F

RWSTINLEMITTHGINBACKEPRDLPLEI

EANYWHERENEIGHBORDSKEWBALDIRL

ELIHWNAEMNAMELTNEGHOWEVVVRNVU

MIEDILSDNALEREMTIACEBLYROUTNF

KILOOMNBMANTELPIECEDWHEREANYK

GNIKAHSHTRAETHROUGLMNOPHEADED

Your Own Words Decide whether or not your own words arecompound words. If so, write the twowords that make up your compound word(s).

Mussel with Muscle^bo!floPhone$

Name

musclemusselpausepawswaistwasteparepearplaneplaintax

tacks

principalprinciple

symbol

cymbalhangerhangar

Write the correct homophone from the word list under the picture thatillustrates its meaning. On the other line, write the matching homophone.

0?

X41

My Own Words

Draw pictures to illustrate the meanings of your own words.

Present a Presenthomographs

Name

Fill in each blank with the correct homograph. Place an accent mark on theappropriate syllable of each homograph,

1. They had to

the

forcommiting another terrible crime.

2. A young

will oftenagainst parents or teachers.

3. I am

with the

of myresearch paper.

4. The nasty

used to

himmade him feel bad.

5. I will

myself to this

6. Someday, my parents will

me to get my driver's

7. The singer hopes to

a hit -

8. My mom will

if I throw this

9. We are expected to

ourselves with self-controland overall good

10. I will

her with a lovely

11. I

to touch that stinky

12. 1

he is the guilty

In both categories below, write the six homographs that were not used. For each homograph, placean accent mark on the appropriate syllable.

Verbs:

Nouns:

My Own Words Place an accent mark on the syllable that is stressed.

Seeing Doubledouble consonants

Name

ballotquarrel

tomorrowaccuratecommoncommit

necessaryarrangeterriblesupportinstallaccept

differentoccasionopposite

reallyrecess

surround

Add the necessary letters to the double consonants to accurately spell thewords on the list and complete each short phrase.

10. --mm-- name

group 12. lover's - r._._ rr -13.

choice

14. --rr ---- sound

15. -pp-_.._.--- end

16. -cc----- count

3. _ _ rr _ - _..,..,.,...._,_ day

4.._ cc

it

5.._..,,,......,_ -- - 11 a program

6.

nice7. - 8. - rr - -

neatly

- ss .,..

rr -

work

my 0" Words Separate your words into syllables and rewrite them below.

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words ending in -ion

Alphabetizing ChampionName

Determine the number of syllables of each word from the list and write it inthe correct category in alphabetical order.

Two-Syllable Words

Three-Syllable Words

Four-Syllable Words

religion

region

portion

collectioncompetitioncompanion

onionchampioncushionopinionauction

occupationelection

operationlocationmentiondigestionposition

My Own Words

List your own words in alphabetical orde

Arithmetician/Magicianwords ending in -clan 2)

ancient alphabet

funeral home

diagnosis

stethoscope

shampoo

eye chart

formulas

statistics

numbers

All of the words from the list except one identify occupations. Research that word and write a shortdescription of your findings.

arithmeticianbeauticianclinician

diagnosticiandietician

electricianmagician

mathematicianmorticianmusician

obstetricianoptician

Phoenicianphysicianpolitician

statisticiantechnician

theoretician

Name

2 9O g ti 3

"V

Change each word from the list to a possessivenoun by adding an 's. Use the clues to write thecorrect possessive noun on each blank.

theory

cello

rabbit

clinic

wires

patient

speech

menu

machine

My Own Words

Make any of your own words that are nouns possessive by adding 's or s'.

Creative Native C words ending in -ive

Name

Circle the two incorrect words in each sentence. Find replacements forthese words in the word list and write them in the blanks.

1. The detective tried to find a motion for the repulsion murder.

2. Susie is very expression and persuaded when she speaks.

3. My related wore an expenses leather coat to the mall.

4. The team used an impression defensely strategy in the game.

5. The fugition was a nation of Canada.

6. The impulsed child destroyed his creator artwork,

7. Because my skin is sensory, pulling the adhesion tape hurt.

8. Today, in math, we learned about position and negated numbers.

9. The offensly unit used exploded weapons to defeat its foe.

Change the meaning of your own words by adding a suffix. If youcannot add a suffix to a particular word, write DA (doesn't apply)

1.4.

2.

5.

3.

expressivepersuasive

motiveadhesiverepulsiveimpulsivedefensiveoffensiveexpensivepositive

sensitivempressiveexplosivecreativerelative

negativenative

fugitive

My Own Words

Personality PlusName

wards ending in -ityli,

Complete each phrase with a word from the list. Then check your answers.The words will appear in alphabetical order.1. Don't waste your

2, l l ive i n a

3.killed the cat.

4. The wealthy man's

helped thoseless fortunate.5. John has an

to the measles.6.

runs in the family.7.

rules!8. The rest of you are in the9. Mr. Smith 's strange collection was an --

10. This is your big11. Marie has a charming12. Who will win the

contest?13. The

always exists.14. Good fortune brings15. It is sold in a large16. There is

in numbers.17. Life is made easier by

J._ .^ ._ _ .

.18. The

of her test scores was confirmed by the teacher.My Own Words

Write a short sentence for each of your own words.

communityvalidity

immunitymajorityminorityability

quantitypersonality

opportunitygenerositycuriosity

popularityoddity

simplicitysecurity

prosperitylongevity

possibility