Spelling Patterns — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word is spelled correctly?
A) sity
B) citty
C) city
D) cyty
The word is city. C before i makes a soft s sound, so it is spelled with c, not s.
2. Which word is spelled correctly?
A) jiant
B) giant
C) gyant
D) guiant
The word is giant. G before i makes a soft sound, so it is spelled with g, not j.
3. Which word is spelled correctly?
A) kat
B) catt
C) cat
D) qat
The word is cat. C before a makes a hard k sound, so we start the word with c.
4. Which word is spelled correctly?
A) gentle
B) jentle
C) gintle
D) gentel
The word is gentle. G before e makes a soft sound, so it is spelled with g, not j.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. She washed her face before dinner tonight.
In face, c is followed by e, so it makes a soft s sound, giving us the word face.
2. The giant was kind to the little puppy.
In giant, g is followed by i, so it makes a soft sound and the word is spelled with g.
3. I poured milk into my favorite cup.
In cup, c is followed by u, so it makes a hard k sound. The word is cup.
4. The goat chewed on the fresh green grass.
In goat, g is followed by o, so it makes a hard g sound. The word is goat.
5. The city had tall buildings and busy streets.
In city, c is followed by i, so it makes a soft s sound. The word is city.