Unit 22 Spelling Test
Fifth grade spelling test.
- 1.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Out-line
- B.
Out line
- C.
Outline
- D.
Out-lin
Correct Answer
C. OutlineExplanation
The correct spelling is "outline".Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Up to date
- B.
Up-to-date
- C.
Uptodate
- D.
Up-todate
Correct Answer
B. Up-to-dateExplanation
The correct spelling is "up-to-date." This hyphenated form is used to indicate that something is current or modern. The other options, "up to date," "uptodate," and "up-todate," are incorrect spellings and do not convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Waterproof
- B.
Water proof
- C.
Water-proof
- D.
Water-prof
Correct Answer
A. WaterproofExplanation
The correct spelling is "waterproof". This word is used to describe something that is resistant to water or is impervious to water. The other options "water proof", "water-proof", and "water-prof" are all misspelled variations of the correct word.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Them selves
- B.
Themselfs
- C.
Them-selves
- D.
Themselves
Correct Answer
D. ThemselvesExplanation
The correct spelling is "themselves." This is the reflexive pronoun used when referring to a group of people as the object of a verb or preposition.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Part-of-speech
- B.
Part of speech
- C.
Part-of speech
- D.
Part-of-spech
Correct Answer
B. Part of speechExplanation
The correct spelling of the term is "part of speech." It refers to the grammatical category of a word, indicating its function and role within a sentence. The other options provided ("part-of-speech," "part-of speech," "part-of-spech") contain incorrect spellings or incorrect hyphenation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Good-bye
- B.
Goodby
- C.
Good bye
- D.
Good-by
Correct Answer
A. Good-byeExplanation
The correct spelling of the word meaning a farewell or parting is "good-bye". The other options "goodby", "good bye", and "good-by" are incorrect spellings and do not follow the standard spelling conventions.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Twentyseven
- B.
Twenty seven
- C.
Twenty-seven
- D.
Twenty-seaven
Correct Answer
C. Twenty-sevenExplanation
The correct spelling is "twenty-seven." This is the correct answer because it follows the standard format for writing compound numbers. In this case, "twenty" is spelled out and "seven" is written as a numeral, and they are connected with a hyphen. The other options either have misspellings or do not follow the correct format for writing compound numbers.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Home run
- B.
Home-run
- C.
Home-runn
- D.
Homerun
Correct Answer
A. Home runExplanation
The correct spelling is "home run." This term refers to a baseball hit that allows the batter to run around all the bases and score a point.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Home-work
- B.
Home work
- C.
Homework
- D.
Home wurk
Correct Answer
C. HomeworkExplanation
The correct answer is "homework." This is the correctly spelled word as it is the standard way to write the term referring to school assignments that are meant to be completed at home. The other options, "home-work," "home work," and "home wurk," are all misspellings or variations of the correct word.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Make believe
- B.
Make-believe
- C.
Make beleve
- D.
Make-beleave
Correct Answer
B. Make-believeExplanation
The correct spelling is "make-believe." This term refers to pretending or imagining something that is not real. The hyphen between "make" and "believe" is used to show that the two words are connected and form a compound word.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Merry go round
- B.
Merry go-round
- C.
Merrygoround
- D.
Merry-go-round
Correct Answer
D. Merry-go-roundExplanation
The correct spelling is "merry-go-round." This term refers to a type of amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats or vehicles for people to ride on. The hyphens in between the words "merry," "go," and "round" indicate that they are connected and form a compound word.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Swetshirt
- B.
Sweatshirt
- C.
Sweat-shirt
- D.
Sweat shirt
Correct Answer
B. SweatshirtExplanation
The correct spelling is "sweatshirt." This is a type of casual clothing typically made of cotton, designed to be worn during physical exercise or for casual wear. The word is a combination of "sweat," referring to the moisture produced by the body during exercise, and "shirt," which is a garment worn on the upper body.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Double-heder
- B.
Doubleheder
- C.
Double-header
- D.
Double header
Correct Answer
C. Double-headerExplanation
A double-header is a term used in sports to describe two games played consecutively by the same teams or players. The correct spelling is "double-header" with a hyphen, as it is a compound word made up of "double" and "header". The other options, "doubleheder" and "double header" are incorrect spellings.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Parcelpost
- B.
Parsel post
- C.
Parcel post
- D.
Parsel-post
Correct Answer
C. Parcel postExplanation
The correct spelling of the word is "parcel post." This term refers to a postal service that specializes in delivering packages or parcels. The word "parcel" refers to a package or a wrapped object, while "post" refers to the system of sending mail or packages through the postal service. Therefore, "parcel post" is the correct spelling for this term.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Full-time
- B.
Full time
- C.
Fultime
- D.
Fullfime
Correct Answer
A. Full-timeExplanation
The correct spelling is "full-time." It is hyphenated to indicate that it is a compound adjective describing a type of employment or work schedule. The other options, "full time," "fultime," and "fullfime," are incorrect spellings and do not convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Peanut-butter
- B.
Penut-butter
- C.
Penut butter
- D.
Peanut butter
Correct Answer
D. Peanut butterExplanation
The correct spelling is "peanut butter." This is a popular spread made from ground peanuts. The other options "penut-butter," "penut butter," and "peanut-butter" are all misspelled variations of the correct word.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Down-stairs
- B.
Downstairs
- C.
Down stairs
- D.
Down-stires
Correct Answer
B. DownstairsExplanation
The correct spelling is "downstairs." This word is used to describe the lower level or floor of a building, typically located beneath the main or ground level.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Underline
- B.
Under line
- C.
Under-line
- D.
Under lein
Correct Answer
A. UnderlineExplanation
The correct spelling is "underline". It is a single word without any spaces or hyphens.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Fourty four
- B.
Forty-four
- C.
Fourtyfour
- D.
Forty four
Correct Answer
B. Forty-fourExplanation
The correct spelling is "forty-four." This is the correct way to spell the number 44 using the word form.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A.
Its self
- B.
It self
- C.
Its-self
- D.
Itself
Correct Answer
D. ItselfExplanation
The correct spelling is "itself." "Itself" is a reflexive pronoun used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified. In this case, it is used to refer to the object or subject of a sentence. The other options ("its self," "it self," and "its-self") are incorrect spellings and do not follow the standard rules of English spelling.Rate this question:
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