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Holt Spelling Lessons and Activities

Lesson 1: Derived Compound Words

Compound words consist of two or more words used as a single word. They can be closed, hyphenated, or open. Sort the Spelling Words into the three groups.

HYPHENATED make - believe

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Some compound words, such as eyewitness, are written closed; others, such as well-behaved, are hyphenated; some, such as common sense, are written open.

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Spelling Words 1. homesick 2. evergreen 3. well-wisher 4. picnic basket 5. homemade 6. long-term 7. underground 8. handkerchief 9. large-scale 10. gingerbread 11. furthermore 12. heart attack 13. stagecoach 14. good-natured 15. headquarters 16. loudspeaker

Your Own Words Look for other words to add to the lists. You might find earthquake or flash flood in a book about natural disasters. Where might you see scrapbook or well-worn?

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Holt Spelling 1 Lessons and Activities

Lesson 1: Derived Compound Words ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Compound Words When spelling a compound word, think of the two shorter words in it. Spell each word correctly. Then put the two words together. Find and circle the part of each word that is misspelled. Then write the whole word correctly. 1. wel-wisher 4. futhermore 2. lage-scale 5. hankerchief 3. heart attach 6. headquaters

Proofreading 7–12. Circle the misspelled words, and write each word correctly on the lines.

Fun with Words Compound words do not always combine the meanings of the two words. Write a Spelling Word that goes with each silly definition below. (Note: These aren’t the real definitions of the words!) 13. someone who doesn’t need a microphone 14. a cart for getting opera stars from one side of the platform to the

other 15. a loaf that adds spice to your life 16. a house with a high fever

Dear Paul, How I enjoy being among evergrene trees! Something in New Hampshire seems to make everyone good-naturd. A long-turm stay in the country is certainly looking good right now. I’m not homesick yet, anyway. Tomorrow, my aunt and I are going into the woods with a picnick basket full of fortune cookies, spinach, and homeade pretzels. But here I am rattling on. How’s London? Have you gone for a ride in the undergrond tunnels yet?

Your friend, Adam

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Lesson 2: Easily Confused Words

English has many words that can be easily confused with one another. They’re not homographs or homophones, but they’re so similar that they are used incorrectly many times. Study the Spelling Words to find each pair of words that might be confused with each other. Then pronounce each word carefully. Sort the easily confused words by pairs.

It helps to be aware of words that sound similar. If you are not sure which word to use, look up the meanings of the words in a dictionary.

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Spelling Words 1. breath 2. finally 3. bazaar 4. antidote 5. conscious 6. excess 7. bizarre 8. finely 9. breadth 10. persecuted 11. conscience 12. prosecuted 13. futile 14. access 15. anecdote 16. feudal

Your Own Words Look for other pairs of similar words to add to the diagram. You might find picture and pitcher in a baseball book. You might find emigrate and immigrate in a book about becoming a United States citizen.

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Lesson 2: Easily Confused Words ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Correct Pronunciation Pronouncing words correctly in speech, avoiding slurred syllables and omitted letters, can help you spell words correctly in writing. Look at each respelling and definition below. Then carefully pronounce each word in the pair beside it. Circle the word that matches the respelling and definition. Write the word. 1. [fyōō´·təl] useless

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2. [pûr´sə·kyōōt´əd] harassed, mistreated

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3. [an´ik·dōt] a short story

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4. [breth] respiration breath breadth 5. [pros´ ə·kyōōt´əd] put on trial

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6. [fyōōd´(ə)l] of lords and peasants

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Proofreading 7–12. Circle the incorrectly used words, and write the correct ones on the lines. • Thanksgiving dinner was fabulous, and we ate to access. • After three years of practice, I was finely able to do a magic show. • Bazaar coincidences have been happening lately. • Will you hand me the finally chopped onions, please? • The breath of the river surprised us. • Standing beneath the redwoods, we were conscience of the

awesomeness of nature. Working with Meaning Write the correct Spelling Words.

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Lesson 3: Adding Endings to Words

Each Spelling Word ends in -s, -es, -ed, or -ing. Look at each word to see if changes were made to the base word before the ending was added. Sort the words into four groups that match the example words.

tries / tried raced / racing

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• Sometimes endings can be added without spelling changes

being made to the base word. • When a base word ends in y preceded by a consonant, you

must change the y to i before adding -ed or -es. • When a base word ends in a consonant, you often have to

double the final consonant before adding -ed or -ing. • When a base word ends in e, you must drop the final e before

adding -ed or -ing.

shoes / huts jammed

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Spelling Words 1. potatoes 2. separating 3. harvesting 4. contained 5. programming 6. refused 7. omitted 8. produced 9. acquired 10. abilities 11. submitted 12. justified 13. forbidding 14. petrified 15. nutrients 16. resources

Your Own Words Look for other words with the word ending -ing, -ed, -s, or -es to add to the lists. You might find puzzling or shocking in a mystery story. Where might you read about experimenting with new cures?

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Lesson 3: Adding Endings to Words ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Word Endings When you write, notice words that end with -s, -es, -ed, or -ing. Look at the base word, and decide if the spelling stays the same or changes. Changes might include dropping the final e, doubling the final consonant, or changing a y to i before adding the ending. Read each base word below. Decide if any spelling changes need to be made before the ending is added. Then add the ending and write each Spelling Word. 1. contain + ed 5. petrify + ed 2. harvest + ing 6. separate + ing 3. produce + ed 7. omit + ed 4. nutrient + s 8. ability + es

Proofreading 9–14. Read the following story. Add -s, -es, -ed, or -ing to the words that need it, so that the story makes sense. Write the correct spellings on the lines. Cameron acquire a lot of knowledge at Iowa State. In his third year, he switched his major from computer program to agriculture. Because of his previous grades, the school refuse his application to take a double major in agriculture and microbiology. However, by January his grades had improved so much that when he submit his application again, it was accepted. When he graduated with honors, he was told his work had justify the confidence placed in him. The school’s resource were well spent on this young man. Fun with Words Write the Spelling Word that answers each riddle. 15. What have eyes but no faces? 16. Why did the farmer raise his hand at the auction?

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Lesson 4: Prefixes ad-, in-

Each of the Spelling Words begins with a form of the prefix ad- or in-. The prefix ad- may also be spelled ac-, af-, ag-, an-, ap-, and ar-. The prefix in- may also be spelled ir-, im-, and il-. Some prefixes are noticeable; others change form or spelling to join the base word. Spelling changes, especially double consonants, result when prefixes are assimilated with, or absorbed into, the base word. If prefixes are added directly to a base word, some consonant combinations would be difficult to pronounce: adford disficult subfocate comrespond comlapse Double consonants result when the last letter of the prefix changes to match the first letter of the root: afford difficult suffocate correspond collapse For example, the word accumulate comes from the Latin prefix ad-, meaning “to,” and the Latin noun cumulus, meaning “heap.” Since adc- is hard to pronounce, the d is changed to c to make pronunciation easier. Sort the Spelling Words by the form of the absorbed, or assimilated, prefix.

ad-, ac-, af-, ag-, an-, ap-, ar-

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Spelling Words 1. arrested 2. improved 3. included 4. irrigated 5. inspection 6. insisted 7. illustrated 8. advice 9. approved 10. agreeable 11. investigated 12. announcement 13. impressed 14. accomplished 15. affectionate 16. irresponsible

Your Own Words Look for other words with absorbed prefixes to add to the lists. You might find approach or infer in a detective novel. Where might you find the word impeach or illuminate?

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Lesson 4: Prefixes ad-, in- ( continued)

Spelling Clues: If you have trouble remembering whether or not a word requires a double letter, notice where a prefix ends and a root or base word begins. Usually if the prefix ends with the same letter that begins the root, you keep both, forming a double consonant. Circle the correct spelling of each word. Write the correctly spelled word. 1. irrigated irigated 2. aproved approved 3. inproved improved 4. advice avvise 5. acomplished accomplished 6. iresponsible irresponsible Proofreading 7–12. Circle the misspelled words in the paragraph. Write the correct spellings on the lines.

Fun with Words Find the misspelled words in the cartoon. Write the correct spellings on the lines.

Officer Ramos was impressed with the ilustrated anouncement of Miss Adams’s wedding. She and her husband were pictured in an afectionate embrace. Ramos investagated the police files. On close inspectshun, he identified the groom. Sure enough, the agreable husband was Carl Fisk, the infamous bank robber!

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Lesson 6: Latin Roots

Each Spelling Word is formed from the Latin root -serve-, -port-, -dict-, or -migr-. Study the words, and look for the Latin root in each word. Sort the Spelling Words into four groups, according to their root.

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Some English words have Latin roots. The meanings of the roots are as follows:

• -serv- means “save” or “keep” • -dict- means “speak” • -port- means “carry” • -migr- means “move”

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Spelling Words 1. exported 2. imported 3. migrate 4. portable 5. predicting 6. dictator 7. supported 8. verdict 9. dictionaries 10. reservation 11. preservation 12. conservation 13. observatory 14. indictment 15. emigrate 16. immigration

Your Own Words Look for other words with these Latin roots to add to the lists. You might find servitude or migrant in a social studies textbook. You might use the word reportersin an article about newspapers.

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Lesson 6: Latin Roots ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Checking Roots When you proofread, check to be sure the root is spelled correctly. Then make any spelling changes necessary in order to add the other word parts. Compare the two spellings in each pair. Write the correct spelling of each word. 1. emmigarate emigrate 4. dictator dickator 2. indictment inditement 5. imigration immigration 3. verdick verdict 6. dictioneries dictionaries

Proofreading 7–12. Proofread this letter. Circle the misspelled words, and write them correctly.

Working with Meaning Write the missing Spelling Words.

Dear Paula, So far, New Mexico is fascinating! People here seem very interested in the presevation of old buildings and ways of life. They’re also intersted in the conservetion of natural resources. We drove into the state through a reseravation. We’ve seen several huge flocks of birds overhead—apparently it’s time to migerate. Tomorrow we plan to visit the observetory, and there’s no pridicting which way we’ll head after that. Your friend, Elise

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Lesson 7: Derivational Adjective Endings

Each of the Spelling Words is an adjective and contains an adjective ending. Look at each word and find the adjective ending. Sort the Spelling Words in a way that will help you remember them. Example words have been given.

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Knowing the meaning of common adjective endings can help you understand the words that contain them.

• The endings -ate and -id mean “state or quality of.”

• The ending -ic means “relating to.” • The ending -ed often means this as well. • Knowing how to spell these endings will

help you spell many English words.

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Spelling Words 1. horrid 2. stupid 3. crooked 4. electronic 5. historic 6. ragged 7. magnetic 8. barefooted 9. democratic 10. passionate 11. rigid 12. contented 13. poetic 14. undersized 15. metallic 16. confederate

Your Own Words Look for other words with adjective endings to add to the lists. You might find comic or candid in a book about television. You might find desolate or painted in a geography book.

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Lesson 7: Derivational Adjective Endings ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Derivational Adjective Endings When you add an adjective ending to a word, decide if the base word needs any spelling changes before the ending is added. Then make sure you spell the ending correctly. If you need help, consult a dictionary. Complete each phrase by adding the missing ending. Then write the word. 1. a democrat_____ country 2. a crook_____ road 3. poet_____ justice 4. a passion_____ speech 5. by electron_____ transmission 6. histor_____ documents 7. a magnet_____ field Proofreading 8–12. Circle the incorrectly spelled words and write the correct words on the lines. The dog was riged with fear. Something inside was making a horred sound. “Don’t be stuped,” said a boy dressed in raggid clothes. “There’s nothing wrong.” But the dog knew there was. Something was making a high-pitched metallik sound, and it pierced his ears. Working with Meaning Write the Spelling Word that describes each phrase below. 13. an enjoyable way to splash in a stream 14. a shirt that is too small 15. an ally for a common cause 16. how you feel sitting by a fire on a rainy night

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Lesson 8: Greek Combining Forms

Each of the Spelling Words contains one of these Greek combining forms: -cycl-, sym-, syn-, -phon-, gen-. Find the Greek word part in each word. Sort the Spelling Words by combining forms to help you remember them. One word can go in two lists.

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Knowing the meaning of Greek combining forms can help you understand many English words. The meanings of the roots and prefixes are as follows:

-cycl- = circle or ring sym- and syn- = together -phon- = voice or sound

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Spelling Words 1. telephones 2. cycle 3. recycle 4. phonograph 5. symbolic 6. microphone 7. generation 8. cyclone 9. symptoms 10. genius 11. synonyms 12. generator 13. synthetic 14. genes 15. sympathetic 16. symphony

Your Own Words Look for other words with these Greek combining forms to add to the lists. Where might you find the word cyclops or gender? You might find symbol or phonetic in a grammar book.

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Lesson 8: Greek Combining Forms ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Greek Combining Forms When you write, pay attention to words that contain the combining forms -cycle-, gen-, -phon-, or the prefixes sym- and syn-. The spelling of these combining forms seldom changes, and knowing how to spell them will help you spell words that contain them. Complete each phrase by adding the missing combining forms. Then write the word. 1. for all your flu _____ptoms 2. the next _____eration 3. a _____pathetic ear 4. an emergency _____erator 5. a _____bolic act 6. a _____thetic fabric Proofreading 7–12. Proofread this paragraph. Circle the misspelled words and write them correctly. The wind was swirling wildly around the house. I had never experienced a real ciclone before. It was so much louder than I expected, almost like a whistle blown into a micraphone. We had planned to resycle the heavy cardboard boxes stacked against the barn, but it’s too late now. The wind shredded them like confetti and scattered them across the yard. The scariest part was when a tree fell on the house. It broke a window in the attic, and the rain ruined Mom’s collection of phonagraph records. Dad tried to call Mom at work, but the teliphones were not working. He said we would just have to wait for the storm to finish its sycle. Working with Meaning Write the Spelling Word that fits each phrase below. 13. words that mean the same thing 14. a piece of music for musicians to

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Lesson 9: More Greek Combining Forms

Each of the Spelling Words contains a combining form from the Greek language. Pronounce each Spelling Word. Look for unusual spelling-pronunciation correspondences. Sort the words in a way that will help you remember them. Example words have been given. (If you don’t find unusual spelling patterns, list the word under Other Greek Words.)

In English, certain Greek sounds are spelled in what seems like an odd way, and this can cause confusion in spelling. Being aware of spelling-pronunciation correspondences like those that follow can help you spell words correctly:

• /k/ ch • /f/ ph • /n/ pn

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Spelling Words 1. alphabet 2. arithmetic 3. heroes 4. stadium 5. physical 6. aroma 7. episode 8. marathon 9. chorus 10. pneumonia 11. rhythm 12. labyrinth 13. melancholy 14. philosophy 15. phenomenon 16. architecture

Your Own Words Look for other words with Greek combining forms to add to the lists. You might find graph or geophone in a book about the earth. Where might you find the words synchronize or chronicle?

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Lesson 9: More Greek Combining Forms ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Recognizing Correct Spellings When you are proofreading, look for words that contain the sounds /k/ /f/ and /n/. Check to see if they require the Greek spelling of those sounds. If it doesn’t look right or you are still unsure, use a dictionary. Circle the correctly spelled words. Write the words. 1. numonia phneumonia pneumonia 2. philosophy filiosophy pilosophy 3. haroma aroma aroama 4. meloncholy melancholy melankolly 5. architecture arcitecture arckitecture 6. ephisode episode epnisode 7. rithym rythem rhythm 8. fenomenon phenomonon phenomenon Proofreading 9–12. Proofread this paragraph. Circle the misspelled words and write them correctly on the lines. You will begin your journey in the winding passages of the labirinth. If you’re good, it won’t take you long to exit the maze and enter the open field inside the staduim. There you will battle the giant alligator. Once you have defeated it, you will be serenaded by a choris, and your name will go into the Hall of Heros. Fun with Words Write the Spelling Words to replace 13–16.

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Lesson 10: Combining Forms tele- and -meter

All the Spelling Words come from science and technology and include the combining form tele- or -meter. By understanding the meanings of tele- and -meter, it’s possible to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. Word families (such as telephone, telegram, and telescopic) suggest meaning and spelling, especially for words not easily found in basic dictionaries. Sort the words into the appropriate category according to the meaning of the combining form. If you need help, use a dictionary. Example words have been given for each form.

Knowing how to spell common prefixes and suffixes like tele- and -meter can often help you spell words from science, technology, and other areas.

Combining Form tele- (distant)

Combining Form -meter (measure)

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Spelling Words 1. telemarketing 2. telepathy 3. telegram 4. telescopic 5. telegraph 6. telecast 7. telecommute 8. teleconference 9. barometer 10. altimeter 11. perimeter 12. thermometer 13. speedometer 14. taximeter 15. chronometer 16. ammeter

Your Own Words Look for other science and technology words to add to the lists. You might find cardiogram or oncology in a medical book. You might find astronaut and satellite in a book about outer space.

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Lesson 10: Combining Forms tele- and -meter ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Working Together When you proofread, work with a partner. Read the words aloud as your partner looks at the spelling. Then trade jobs. 1–8. Which words do not look right to you? Work with a partner to find and circle the misspelled words. Write the correct spellings. parimeter telegram thermomiter telegrafh spedometer altameter teleputhy chronometer baromeater telecast telecommute tellescopic Proofreading 9–12. Circle the misspelled words and write them correctly on the lines. A job in tellemarketing means spending long hours on the phone. The hiker carried an altimetre to measure the altitude during his expeditions. A chemist relies on a chonameter to ensure accurate timing of a volatile experiment. Fred loved to telicommute so he could spend time with his pets while working. Fun with Words 13–16 Read the clues below. Write the Spelling Word that each sentence suggests. • A person might look at the stars through a ____________ lens. • Taxicab drivers use this device to measure the distance traveled. • Before e-mail, one could send this written message sent from far

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Lesson 12: Changes before Plural -s

All the Spelling Words are plural forms of nouns. Sort the words in a way that will help you remember them. One example grouping has been given. • Some nouns that end in o add e before s to become plural. • Some nouns that end in the letter f change it to ve when they

become plural. Knowing these patterns can help you spell these words.

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1. selves 2. halves 3. wolves 4. shelves 5. loaves 6. leaves 7. thieves 8 wives 9. knives 10. elves 11. echoes 12. vetoes 13. tomatoes 14. potatoes 15. mangoes 16. lingoes

Your Own Words Look for other nouns to add to your list that add e or change f to v when they become plural. You might find the word hoboes in a story about the Great Depression. Where might you find the words calves and hooves?

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Lesson 12: Changes before Plural -s ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Working Together When you proofread, work with a partner. Read the words aloud as your partner looks at the spelling. Then trade jobs. 1–8. Which words do not look right to you? Work with a partner to find and circle the misspelled words. Write the correct spellings of all the words. wifes vetos echoes wolfz tomatoes potatos halfs knives Proofreading 9–12. Circle the misspelled words and write them correctly on the lines.

9. The boy put three loafes of bread in the oven.

10. Cathy loved slang and odd lingoez.

11. Mary could eat mangoez every day.

12. We are putting up new shelfs in the kitchen. Fun with Words 13–16. Read the clues below. Write the word that each phrase describes.

13. magical green beings who bring luck

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Lesson 13: Changing y to i

Each Spelling Word comes from a base word that ends with a consonant followed by y. Look at the words, and notice the ending that was added to each base word. Think about how the spelling was changed by the addition. Sort the Spelling Words into two lists according to their endings. One example word is given.

• If a word ends in a consonant and y, change the y to an i

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Spelling Words 1. puppies 2. armies 3. skies 4. studied 5. buried 6. carried 7. parties 8. libraries 9. worried 10. replied 11. countries 12. married 13. philosophies 14. theories 15. replies 16. hurried

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Lesson 13: Changing y to i ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Spelling Rules Think about the rule that applies to adding an ending to base words that end in a consonant and y. Follow the rule when you add -es or -ed to these words. Add the ending in parentheses to the base word. Write the word. 1. army (-es) 4. carry (-ed) 2. library (-es) 5. puppy (-es) 3. study (-ed) 6. hurry (-ed) Proofreading 7–12. Proofread these sentences. Circle the misspelled words. Then write the words correctly on the lines. 7. We relyied heavily on our guide on the trip. 8. The skis darkened right before the thunderstorm. 9. The pirate bureied his treasure underneath the palm tree. 10. The police had many theorys about what went wrong before the

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Lesson 14: Prefixes That Tell Position

Each Spelling Word has a prefix that tells a position. Study the words, and think about the meaning associated with each prefix. Sort the Spelling Words into four groups according to their prefixes.

Some words begin with prefixes that tell a position. The meanings of the prefixes are as follows:

• pro- means “before,” “forward,” or “for” • tele- means “distant” • under- means “below” • inter- means “among” or “between”

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Spelling Words 1. protested 2. undertake 3. telegram 4. telegraph 5. provisions 6. international 7. interview 8. telescopes 9. underlying 10. underneath 11. profitable 12. proceeds 13. intermediate 14. prosperity 15. interrupted 16. intercept

Your Own Words Add other words with these prefixes to the lists. You might see intermediary or telecommunications in a newspaper article. Where might you read profile or undertone?

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Lesson 14: Prefixes That Tell Position ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Comparing Possible Spellings If you are unsure of the correct spelling of a word, it may help to write down your best spelling guesses. Compare the two or three possible spellings, and see whether one looks right to you. If you’re still not sure, use a dictionary. Compare the two spellings in each pair. Write the correct spelling of each word. 1. undrlying underlying 4. interveiw interview 2. protessed protested 5. intersept intercept 3. interrupted interupted 6. procedes proceeds

Proofreading 7–12. Proofread this fact file. Circle the misspelled words and write them correctly on the lines.

FACT FILE • The oldest known ship, discovered underneth deep sand, was

constructed approximately 6,000 years ago. • Every young sailor had to undetake the task of learning the

name of each sail. • Flax was woven to make sails. An intarmediate grade of sail

was made from upland cotton. • Today, telescoapes have many uses. The first one, constructed

in 1609, was used for astronomy. • Samuel Morse is one of the inventors of the telagraph. • In 1874, Thomas Edison invented a method that allowed more

than one tellegram to be sent at the same time. Working with Meaning Write the Spelling Word that best completes each sentence. Choose a word that is related to the word in dark type. 13. When a business begins to turn a profit, it becomes _________

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customers offers _________. 15. When a business buys from and sells to companies in other

nations, it engages in _________ trade. 16. When the owners of a business become prosperous, they can

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Lesson 15: More Prefixes That Tell Position

Each Spelling Word has a prefix that tells a position or a direction. Study the words, and think about the meaning associated with each prefix. Sort the Spelling Words into four groups, according to their prefixes.

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Spelling Words 1. subway 2. subjected 3. subtracting 4. transportation 5. abstract 6. transaction 7. absolute 8. extravagant 9. subdued 10. abolished 11. translation 12. submerged 13. transferred 14. transient 15. extraordinary 16. extraterrestrial

Your Own Words Look for other words with these prefixes to add to the lists. For example, you might see the words extracurricularand submission on an application for student tutors. You might write transatlantic or abdicated in a history essay.

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Lesson 15: More Prefixes That Tell Position ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Checking Syllables When you proofread your writing for spelling errors, try saying aloud each word you are unsure of. Compare the two spellings in each pair. Write the correct spelling of each word. 1. abstract 3. sumurged 5. transent absteract submerged transient 2. subtracting 4. extraterrestrial 6. transsaction subtracking extraterestral transaction

Proofreading 7–11. Proofread these paragraphs from a journal entry. Circle the misspelled words, and write them correctly on the lines.

Fun with Words Write Spelling Words to replace 12–16.

Ramiro and I went downtown for the Fourth of July parade this morning. We rode the subbway, Ramiro’s favorite form of transpotation. Of course we also transfered at three different stations, and the trip took over an hour! The parade itself was great! Before it started, the mayor read the Declaration of Independence aloud, first in English and then in a Spanish translasion. The crowd was subdewed and attentive throughout both readings.

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Lesson 16: Adding -ate to Form Nouns and Verbs

Each Spelling Word ends with the suffix -ate, which can be used to form both nouns and verbs. Study the Spelling Words, and think about how each word can be used. Sort the Spelling Words into three groups, according to how they are used in sentences.

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Spelling Words 1. debate 2. regulate 3. decorate 4. estimate 5. hesitate 6. demonstrate 7. investigate 8. delegate 9. concentrate 10. mandate 11. eliminate 12. advocate 13. simulate 14. participate 15. negotiate 16. phosphate

Your Own Words Look for other words with the suffix -ate to add to the lists. You might see cooperate or congratulate in a news story. You might use the word fascinate or postulate in a journal entry.

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Lesson 16: Adding -ate to Form Nouns and Verbs ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Checking Short Vowel Sounds When you proofread your writing, check to be certain you have used the correct letters for the short vowel sounds in the word. It may help to say the word aloud and listen for the vowel sounds. Compare the two spellings in each pair. Write the correct spelling of each word. 1. similate simulate 4. decerate decorate 2. estimate estumate 5. regulate regelate 3. investagate investigate 6. phosphate phusphate

Proofreading 7–11. Proofread the following paragraph. Circle the misspelled words. Then write the words correctly. Imagine that you have been selected to particepate in the Constitutional Convention. As you travel to Philadelphia, you think about the responsibilities you are undertaking as a delagate to this convention. You also think about your neighbors and the other people in your state who have given you their manidate. You remind yourself that you will be representing those people, as well as expressing your own ideas. What rights do you want to secure, and what problems do you want to elimenate? What part do you hope to take in the deabate that will precede the writing of the new constitution? Working with Meaning Use these clues to identify a famous American leader. Write a Spelling Word to replace 12–16. • He performed scientific experiments to (12)___ the presence of

electricity. • He was a man of many interests; although he did not (13)___ on

scientific explorations, he invented a new kind of heating stove and invented bifocal lenses.

• Even as a teenager, he did not (14)___ to express his own opinion in essays and newspaper articles.

• He worked for years to (15)___ an understanding that would allow the colonies to remain under British rule.

• Eventually, he became a leading (16)___ of independence.

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Lesson 18: Prefixes That Tell Size and Amount

Many words in English have prefixes that come from Latin or Greek words. Look at the list of Spelling Words. Notice that each word begins with the prefix equi-, multi-, magni-, or micro-. Sort the Spelling Words into four groups according to prefix. Think about how the meanings of the prefixes fit the words.

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• The prefix micro- means “small.” • The prefix multi- means “many” or “much.” • The prefix magni- means “great.” • The prefix equi- means “equal.” When the prefix equi- is added to a word part that begins with a vowel, the “i” of equi- is usually dropped, as in equality, equation, and equator.

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Spelling Words 1. microwave 2. microcomputer 3. multiplication 4. magnify 5. multicolored 6. magnitude 7. equality 8. multitude 9. microscopic 10. equation 11. multimedia 12. equator 13. microorganism 14. multicultural 15. magnificently 16. equivalent

Your Own Words Look for other words with these prefixes to add to the lists. You might see microchip or multipurpose in a computer magazine. Where might you see microdot or multispeed?

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Lesson 18: Prefixes That Tell Size and Amount ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Visualization If you have difficulty spelling a word, try visualizing the word as you have seen it in other contexts. Spell the word a few different ways to help you decide on the correct spelling. Complete each Spelling Word by adding the correct prefix. Make any needed spelling changes. Then write the word.

multi- micro- equi- magni- 1. ___ation 3. ___plication 5. ___tude 2. ___fy 4. ___wave 6. ___computer

Proofreading 7–12. In each sentence below, circle the misspelled word and write it correctly. • If you magnified a tiny microrganism to one hundred times its

normal size, you would see a unique multicolored image. • The equater is an imaginary line that separates the northern and

southern hemispheres. • Musicians, writers, and film directors all contributed to the

multimedea celebration. • A variety of crafts, music, and food from all over the world made

the festival a multacultural event. • A micrascopic particle of dust on a computer chip can prevent the

chip from working. • This law guarantees equalety in hiring practices for disabled

people and a multitude of others. Working with Meaning Read the following review of a school play. Replace each underlined word or phrase with a Spelling Word that means the same thing.

The (13)crowd of people that attended the first performance of

The Disappointed Dragon had, unlike the dragon, nothing to be

disappointed about. All the actors played their parts

(14)exceptionally well. The scenery was striking, and the (15)many-

colored costumes of the cast were (16)identical to those made by

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Lesson 19: Words with Double Consonants

Each Spelling Word has a double consonant in the middle. Notice which consonant is doubled as you look at each word. Sort the words according to the number of syllables. Pronounce each word carefully to count the syllables in it.

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As a rule, a consonant is doubled when it follows a short vowel sound and there is another syllable after it. The words chatter and scatter follow this rule. However, many words that come from Latin and Greek, such as satellite and embassy, don’t follow this rule. Use a dictionary when you are not sure of the correct spelling.

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Spelling Words 1. chattering 2. uttered 3. triggered 4. terrific 5. scattering 6. polluted 7. summoned 8. satellite 9. vaccination 10. intellectual 11. narrative 12. penniless 13. parallel 14. embassy 15. exaggerated 16. torrential

Your Own Words Add to the lists other words with double consonants in the middle. For example you might see the word better or excellent on a report card. Where might you read the word drizzle or blizzard?

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Lesson 19: Words with Double Consonants ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Double Consonants If you have trouble remembering if a word is spelled with a double consonant, try writing the word both ways. Sometimes seeing what isn’t right can help you figure out the right spelling. Remember to make any spelling changes needed before adding the endings or suffixes. Proofread these pairs of words. Write the correctly spelled word. 1. chattering 3. utered 5. sattellite chatering uttered satellite 2. pennyless 4. vaccination 6. pulluted penniless vaxcination polluted

Proofreading 7–12. Read this travel advertisement. Circle the misspelled words and write them correctly.

Fun with Words Replace each numbered blank with a Spelling Word.

Our summer course will give you the chance to experience the artistic and intelectual excitement of the ancient world. You will imagine that King Minos himself has sumonned you to his palace, offering you treasures and riches that have no paralell in the modern world. The guides on the videos that accompany the course were chosen for their narative skills. Their teriffic stories will make the deeds of ancient heroes come to life. Call the Greek embasy.

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Lesson 20: Noun Endings

The suffixes -ty, -ism, and -ry or -ery can be added to many English words to form nouns. Look at the Spelling Words and sort them into groups according to suffix. What base words can you identify?

• The suffix -ty forms nouns that mean “the state or quality of.” • The suffixes -ism, -ry, and -ery form nouns that mean “the act,

practice, result, or occupation of.”

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Spelling Words 1. poverty 2. royalty 3. journalism 4. rivalry 5. tourism 6. loyalty 7. robbery 8. uncertainty 9. patriotism 10. cruelty 11. specialty 12. realism 13. novelty 14. optimism 15. mechanism 16. criticism

Your Own Words Add other words with these suffixes to the lists. You might see liberty or socialismin your social studies textbook. Where might you find poetry or imagery?

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Lesson 20: Noun Endings ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Identifying the Base Word If you have difficulty spelling a word, try leaving off the ending or suffix. Concentrate on spelling the base word first. Then use your knowledge of word endings and suffixes to spell the rest of the word. Look at these pairs of words. Write the correctly spelled word in each pair. 1. journalism 3. patriatrism 5. spechelty journelism patriotism specialty 2. meckanism 4. robbery 6. tourism mechanism robbary tourizm

Proofreading 7–10. Circle the misspelled word in each question below, and then write it correctly.

Working with Meaning Write Spelling Words to replace 11–16.

Answer these questions to find out if you’re the kind of person who attracts good luck. • Do you begin a new assignment with optamism, or do you

expect the worst? • When you want to cheer up a sick friend, do you shop in a

noveltey gift shop or a card shop? • Does uncertanty about the future depress you, or do you

find the unknown exciting? • Do you prefer relism in the books you read and the movies

you see, or do you usually choose fantasy?

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Lesson 21: Prefix ob-

Each Spelling Word begins with the prefix ob-, oc-, of-, or op-. The prefixes oc-, of-, and op- are actually different forms of ob-, which means “in the way,” “toward,” or “against.” Sort the Spelling Words according to the form of the prefix. As you write each word, notice which forms of the prefix require a doubled consonant.

The prefix ob- is called an absorbed prefix because the b sound is often absorbed by the root to which the prefix is joined. The prefix ob- is spelled

• oc- when added to roots beginning with c • of- when added to roots beginning with f • op- when added to roots beginning with p

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Spelling Words 1. oblong 2. observation 3. objection 4. objective 5. occupation 6. obtained 7. offering 8. obviously 9. offensive 10. opportunity 11. obscure 12. occupant 13. obstacle 14. opposition 15. obsessions 16. occasionally

Your Own Words Look for other words using forms of the prefix ob-, and add them to the lists. You might see obligations or oppressive in a history book. Where might you read the word obstinate or obnoxious?

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Lesson 21: Prefix ob- ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Prefixes When you proofread your work, check for words that begin with oc-, of-, or op-. With these prefixes, the first consonant should be doubled. Then check the rest of the word for correct spelling. Write the word if it is spelled correctly. If the word is misspelled, correct it. 1. ofensive 3. obllong 5. obssesions 2. occupation 4. occupent 6. opositin

Proofreading 7–11. Proofread the diary entry. Circle the misspelled words and write them correctly.


Dear Diary, At last, I am close to accomplishing my obbjective! I abtained an old book about dragon hunting, which claims that dragons still ocassionally visit abscure corners of the forests near our village. My own obsurvation of unusual footprints tells me that the claim is true.

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Lesson 23: More Prefixes That Tell Position

Each Spelling Word has a prefix that tells a position. Sort the Spelling Words in a way that will help you remember them. Four example words have been given.

Each of the prefixes has a meaning relating to a position. The meanings of the prefixes are as follows:

• peri- means “all around” • intra- means “within” • intro- means “inside” • per- means “throughout” • circu(m)- means “around”

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Spelling Words 1. introduction 2. intramural 3. perfectly 4. circulation 5. perimeter 6. circumstances 7. permanently 8. circumference 9. perception 10. intrastate 11. introvert 12. perspective 13. periodic 14. peripheral 15. persuaded 16. circuit

Your Own Words Find other words that begin with these prefixes to add to the lists. You might find periphery and pervade in an article about the Everglades. Where might you read circuitous or intracity?

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Lesson 23: More Prefixes That Tell Position ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Choosing Correct Spellings When you proofread, think about how you have seen the word written before. Try spelling the word in different ways. Then decide which spelling looks right. Look at the words. Write the correct spellings. 1. circulation curculation cerculation 2. pursuaded perswaded persuaded 3. perfactly prefectly perfectly 4. permanently permanantly permenantly 5. curcumstances circumstances circemstances 6. peroidic periodic perriodic

Proofreading 7–12. Proofread this letter. Circle the misspelled words. Write the correct spelling of each.


Dear Daniel, This is the sixth week of my intrasstate backpacking and camping trip. I’m gaining some real prespective on our tribe’s legends. Our ancestors’ perseption of animals as spirits is fascinating. I have made a circit of the ancient tribal lands and traveled the complete perrimeter of the lakes. My intraduction to the wilderness is certainly providing plenty of exercise. I’m beginning to look forward to returning to “civilization.”

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Lesson 24: More Greek Combining Forms

Each Spelling Word is based on a Greek combining form. Look at each word. Notice the position of the Greek combining form in each one. Sort the Spelling Words by word part to help you remember them. One example word has been given for each list.

Greek combining forms are used to form many English words. Knowing the spelling of these combining forms can help you spell the words.

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Spelling Words 1. automobiles 2. policy 3. archives 4. scholastic 5. politics 6. sophisticated 7. metropolitan 8. optic 9. scholarship 10. philosopher 11. optical 12. optometrist 13. archaic 14. automatically 15. sophomore 16. archaeologist

Your Own Words Look for other words from Greek combining forms to add to the lists. You might find metropolis or autocratic in a book about ancient cities. Where might you read about the word hierarchy or optimal?

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Lesson 24: More Greek Combining Forms ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Say It Aloud When you are writing or proofread-ing, try saying aloud a word you’re having trouble spelling. Read these groups of words aloud. Write the correct spelling of each word. 1. automobiles automibles automobles 2. metropoliten metrapolitan metropolitan 3. politices politics polotics 4. optic optick optich 5. sophisticcated sofisticated sophisticated 6. philasopher filosopher philosopher

Proofreading 7–12. Proofread this school newspaper report. Circle the misspelled words, and write the correct spelling of each.

Fun with Words Write the Spelling Word that completes each sentence.

CENTRAL HIGH NEWS Donald Sumac, a sophmore at Central High, was recently chosen the winner of the essay contest. The prize is a four-year schollarship to the university of his choice. Donald is considering several schools, but he hasn’t decided on one yet. His mother is an optomitrist, but Donald is not automaticly interested in that field. “The study of arkaic cultures fascinates me,” said Donald, when asked to explain his scholastick interests.

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Lesson 25: Dropping e Before a Suffix

When a suffix begins with a vowel, the final -e of the base word is usually dropped. This silent -e serves to change the vowel sound, but when the suffix begins with a vowel, the -e is not needed. Study the Spelling Words. Think about the meaning associated with each suffix. Sort the Spelling Words into four groups according to their suffixes.

The meanings of the suffixes are as follows: • -ed makes a verb past tense • -est is comparative and means “most” • -ing makes a verb a noun form or a present participle • -ive performs or tends toward an action

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Spelling Words 1. grieved 2. encouraged 3. sincerest 4. politest 5. forgiving 6. announcing 7. offensive 8. defensive 9. announced 10. managed 11. simplest 12. securest 13. concentrating 14. receiving 15. repulsive 16. negative

Your Own Words Add other words with these suffixes to the list. You might see sedated or living in a medical book. You might see grieving in a psychology book.

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Lesson 25: Dropping e Before a Suffix ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Dropping the E When a suffix begins with a vowel, the final -e of the base word is usually dropped. Add suffixes to the following to make new words. Remember to drop the -e when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

1. encourage + ed ____________ 2. polite + est ____________ 3. gentle + est ____________ 4. concentrate + ing ____________ 5. offense + ive ____________ 6. announce + ing ____________ Proofreading 7–11. Proofread this message. Circle the misspelled words, and write the correct spelling of each.

Fun with Words Write Spelling Words for 12–16. 12. past tense of grieve 13. tending toward defense 14. present participle form of forgive 15. tending to repulse 16. the most simple

Maggie paused at the stairs leading to the stage. She was afraid of speaking in front of people. She had a negateive experience last year. She was receiveing the Best Student award. As they were announceing her name, she stood up and walked to the podium. When she looked out into the crowd, she saw a sea of faces looking at her. All she manageed to say was “eek!” Then she sat down without expressing her sinceerest thanks.

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Lesson 26: More Derived Words

Each Spelling Word shares a root or combining form with one or more of the other Spelling Words. Look at the words to see how they are spelled. Sort the Spelling Words into four groups according to their root or combining form. An example for each group has been given.

Knowing the spelling of the common word forms can help you spell many words.

ALT- AND -METER- thermometer

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Spelling Words 1. supermarket 2. superpower 3. alto 4. altitude 5. geographic 6. astronauts 7. geology 8. geometry 9. supervision 10. nautical 11. navigation 12. odometer 13. asterisk 14. altimeter 15. cosmonauts 16. seismometer

Your Own Words Look for other words from these word families to add to the lists. You may read astronomer or geometrician in a book about careers in science. Where might you find supernova or navigate?

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Lesson 26: More Derived Words ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Combining Forms When you are writing, notice words that use common combining forms like geo-, -meter-, or super-. Think about how these combining forms are spelled. Write the combining form and then the rest of the word. See whether the word looks right. If it doesn’t, look it up in a dictionary. Read each group of words. Write the correct spelling of each word. 1. altimeter altimmeter altimetter 2. supervizion supervision suppervision 3. superpowr superppower superpower 4. seismometer seismomenter seismomoter 5. allto altow alto 6. odometer odommeter oddometer 7. asterick astrix asterisk

Proofreading 8–13. Proofread this note. Circle the misspelled words. Then write them correctly.

Working with Meaning Write Spelling Words for 14–16.

Dear Uncle Morris, I am writing from an extremely high alltitude. Only cosmonots and astranauts have ever been this high. We’re warm but crowded inside the ship. I never thought my interest in geommetry and geoligy would lead to this! When I get back, let’s go straight to a suppermarket, because I’ve really been missing fresh vegetables up here.

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Lesson 28: More Latin Roots

Each Spelling Word is based on a Latin root. Look at each word. Notice the position of the Latin root in each one. Sort the Spelling Words by root to help you remember them. Examples have been given.

When a Latin root is used to form an English word, the spelling of the root sometimes changes.

-SENS- / -SENT- (FEEL)

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Spelling Words 1. conducted 2. educate 3. container 4. adjust 5. detained 6. sentimental 7. productive 8. deceived 9. attended 10. adjustments 11. justice 12. acceptable 13. acceptance 14. sensation 15. sensory 16. perceived

Your Own Words Look for other words that are formed from Latin roots to add to the lists. You might find tenacious or retain in a book about politics. Stories about school dances might include reception or consent.

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Lesson 28: More Latin Roots ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Looking at Words When you proofread, notice words that don’t look right to you. Write the word several ways to see which spelling looks right to you. Compare the three spellings of each word. Write the correct spelling for each word. 1. eduacate educate edjucate 2. perceived preceived percieved 3. acceptence acceptance acseptance 4. detaned ditained detained 5. decieved decived deceived 6. justice justise justace

Proofreading 7–12. Proofread this poster. Circle the misspelled words, and write the correct spellings.

Fun with Words Write Spelling Words for 13–16.

This year’s homecoming dance: A Sentamental Journey Live music will be provided by the school band,

conduckted by Mr. Allan. Last year’s dance was atended by 85% of the students.

Ajust your busy schedule to fit in this great event! Axceptable clothing includes comfortable

shoes—athletic shoes are OK! This social event will be the sensaition of the year!

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Lesson 29: Noun Endings—Diminutives

Each of the Spelling Words ends with a noun-forming suffix. Find the suffix for each word. Sort the Spelling Words by their endings to help you remember them. Examples have been given.

The suffixes -let, -et, -cle, -ette, and -ling are called diminutive suffixes because they usually express a diminished (smaller) size.

-LET / -ET ringlet

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Spelling Words 1. booklet 2. tablet 3. leaflet 4. packet 5. yearling 6. diskette 7. luncheonette 8. particle 9. icicle 10. sapling 11. banquet 12. cabinet 13. bracelet 14. cassette 15. pamphlet 16. statuette

Your Own Words As you read and write, look for more words that have these endings, and add them to the lists. In a science book, for example, you might read words like corpuscle, pipette, owlet, and fledgling.

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Lesson 29: Noun Endings—Diminutives ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Word Shapes Sometimes, thinking about the shape of a word can help you remember the correct spelling. The shape of the whole word might be long and flat. Perhaps a letter at the beginning of the word drops below the line, or maybe two letters near the end rise above the others. When you write a word, think about the shape it forms. Write the Spelling Word that fits each shape.

Proofreading 7–12. Proofread this letter. Circle the misspelled words, and write each one correctly.

Working with Meaning Write the Spelling Word that completes each analogy. 13. Hot is to steam as cold is to _____. 14. Kitten is to cat as _____ is to tree. 15. Necklace is to neck as _____ is to wrist. 16. Camera is to film as tape recorder is to _____.

Dear Emily, The neighborhood bankquet was held in the new lunchonette down the street. The owner sent a leaflette welcoming all of us. Every plate in the cabinit was used, for all the residents attended. I took the statuete I won at the State Fair for raising the best yearleng pig.

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Lesson 30: More Latin Roots

Each Spelling Word is based on a Latin root. Look at the words to see how they are spelled. Sort the Spelling Words into five groups, each based on a different root. Examples have been given.

Some roots keep the same spelling when prefixes and suffixes are added to form new words.

-PLIC- / -PLEX- duplex

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Spelling Words 1. confined 2. territories 3. refining 4. terrace 5. duplicate 6. financial 7. complicated 8. vocal 9. conjunction 10. infinite 11. vocabulary 12. vocational 13. definitely 14. territorial 15. juncture 16. applicable

Your Own Words Look for other words with these roots to add to the lists. You may notice multiplication and complex in a math book. You might find plexiglass and terrain in an article about cars.

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Lesson 30: More Latin Roots ( continued)

Spelling Clues: Find the Root When you write a word that is formed by adding a suffix or prefix to a root, decide whether adding the prefix or suffix changes the spelling of the root. Write the word and see how it looks. If you are still not sure of the correct spelling, use a dictionary. Compare the three spellings of each word. Write the correct spelling of each word. 1. territorial territorrial teritorial 2. terace terrace terrice 3. vockal voccil vocal 4. apliccable applicable aplecable 5. infinite infinnite infenate 6. teritories territories territorries

Proofreading 7–12. Proofread these sentences. Circle the misspelled words. Then write the words correctly. • “The best poetry is simple, not complecated,” said Ted. • “There are infinite ways to say something, and you can use your

best vocabulery,” exclaimed Elaine. • “A poet works hard at refinning each line,” Ms. Hyde replied. • “Poetry is a way to duplacate an experience in words,” sang Mr.

Lang. • “Words can definately move me,” was the answer of the dancer. • “If you feel confeined, poetry can open your mind,” began Ann. Fun with Words Write a Spelling Word to replace 13–16.

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Lesson 31: Combining Suffixes

Each Spelling Word has more than one suffix. Study the list, and identify the suffixes in each word. Sort the Spelling Words into two groups, according to the number of suffixes added to each base word.

Some words are formed by adding two or more suffixes to the base word.

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Spelling Words 1. aimlessly 2. carelessly 3. peacefulness 4. loneliness 5. historically 6. favorably 7. eventually 8. governmental 9. fortunately 10. economically 11. architectural 12. sensationally 13. naturalization 14. significantly 15. mysteriously 16. rhythmically

Your Own Words Look for other words that have multiple suffixes to add to the lists. You might see responsiveness or politically in an article about an election. Where might you see impressionable or selflessness?

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Lesson 31: Combining Suffixes ( continued)

Spelling Clues: : Checking Base Words and Suffixes When you proofread, carefully consider each word that contains suffixes. Check to be sure you have spelled the base word correctly.Then decide whether the addition of the first suffix requires any spelling changes. Write the Spelling Word formed by combining each base word with the set of suffixes. 1. history + -ic + -al + -ly 2. govern + -ment + -al 3. economy + -ic + -al + -ly 4. nature + -al + -ize + -ation 5. signify + -(c)ant + -ly 6. architect + -ure+ -al 7. sense + -ation + -al + -ly Proofreading 8–11. Proofread these paragraphs. Circle the misspelled words, and then write them correctly.


Can you imagine what it must feel like to race a team of dogs? It would be quite different from driving aimlesly across the snow, enjoying the sights, the sounds, and the silences. Do you think you would feel a sense of piecefulness—or would you be overwhelmed by lonliness? If you were planning to dogsled, would your family and friends respond favorabley?

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