Spelling Grade 5 — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Wensday
Corrected: Wednesday
Wednesday keeps a silent d and silent e in the middle of the word.
2. Fix the sentence:
suprise
Corrected: surprise
Surprise has two r's, one before p and one after, often dropped by mistake.
3. Fix the sentence:
Febuary
Corrected: February
February has an r after b that many writers leave out when spelling it.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Our spelling test is every Wednesday at nine o'clock.
Wednesday includes a silent d after Wed and ends in the letters n-e-s-d-a-y.
2. Mom planned a birthday surprise for my little sister.
Surprise has two r's: sur-prise, and both must appear in the spelling.
3. Valentine's Day falls in the month of February .
February keeps the r after Feb, even though it sounds soft when spoken.
4. Please use a quiet voice while reading in class.
Use is spelled u-s-e with a silent e at the end of the word.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Write a sentence using the word February correctly.
Sample answer: In February, our family celebrates Valentine's Day with handmade cards and treats.
Many Grade 5 writers forget the first r after Feb and misspell the month.
2. Why is Wednesday a hard word to spell?
Sample answer: Wednesday is hard because the d and middle e are silent when most people pronounce it aloud.
Wednesday has both a silent d and silent e that confuse many young writers.