Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Spelling Book pg. 26

Write list words to answer the questions. Some words will be used more than once.

Which words contain one pair of double letters?
1. exaggerate
2. recollection
3. hostess

Which word contains two pairs of double letters.
4. embarrass

Which words contain the vowel combination io or ie?
5. tedious
6. lenient

7. recollection

Which word is a synonym for each of the following?
8. surroundings: environment
9. remembrance: recollection
10. boast: exaggerate
11. clean: sterilize
12. opinion: lenient
13. average: estimate

Write a list word to complete each sentence.
*All review spelling words are in bold.

1. This jug has a 32-ounce capacity.
2. The weather service set out a bulletin on storm safety.
3. A spice that is frequently added to applesauce is cinnamon.
4. Arrange the chairs in a circular pattern around the stage.
5. The state of Florida is a peninsula.
6. In old movies, the villain usually looks evil.
7. The jury believed the testimony of the first witness.
8. Health laws prohibit the sale of any foods not cooked in an approved kitchen.
9. The doctor decided to isolate the patients until they were no longer infectious.
10. The first illustration showed the living room in color, while the other pictures were black and white.

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