Spelling Grade 4 — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
freind
Corrected: friend
The correct spelling places 'i' before 'e' to make the long 'e' sound: friend.
2. Fix the sentence:
beautyful
Corrected: beautiful
When adding -ful to beauty, change the 'y' to 'i' before adding the suffix.
3. Fix the sentence:
libary
Corrected: library
Library has two 'r' letters; pronouncing each syllable helps you remember both.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I read a great book at the library yesterday.
Library is spelled l-i-b-r-a-r-y with two r's, one in each main syllable.
2. My best friend shares lunch with me every day.
Friend follows the i-before-e pattern and ends with the silent letters 'nd'.
3. The sunset over the ocean was beautiful tonight.
Beauty plus -ful drops the y and adds i, giving beautiful with one l.
4. We finally finished the puzzle after two hours.
Adding -ly to final keeps both l letters, producing finally meaning at last.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Write the correct spelling of the word that means a relative.
Sample answer: family
Family is spelled f-a-m-i-l-y; the middle 'i' is sometimes skipped by writers.
2. Spell the word for items you wear on your body.
Sample answer: clothes
Clothes adds -es to cloth and includes a silent 'e' before the 's' ending.