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Student Book A B C D E F GAustralian

Curriculum Level F 1 2 3 4 5 6

Supports the Australian Curriculum English

Student Book A B C D E F GNZ Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Supports the New Zealand English Curriculum

d e v e l o p s : A b o u t t h e a u t h o r sHelen Pearson and Janelle Ho combine many years of teaching experience

with strong backgrounds in linguistics, pedagogical theory and assessment. Helen teaches as a literacy specialist and is also involved in developing assessment resources to support learning. Janelle works as the Senior Assessment Officer for Literacy at Educational Assessment Australia.

Both Helen and Janelle have been involved in establishing the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools – Spelling.

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S p e l l i n g R u l e S ! is a whole-school spelling program based on sound learning theory and pedagogy. It is different to other workbook series because it teaches students strategies that move spelling from working memory into long-term memory—making spelling stick!

l kinaesthetic knowledgel phonological knowledgel visual knowledgel morphemic knowledgel etymological knowledge.

Spelling RuleS! teacher support on CDl workbook in IWB-friendly formatl IWB teaching tips for every unitl differentiated word lists and answers in editable format.

Spelling RuleS! Teacher Resource Book Ages 5–8Spelling RuleS! Teacher Resource Book Ages 8–12+Packed with:l practical background information about spelling development l teaching tips for each unitl extra word listsl guidelines for assessing spelling and diagnosing spelling errorl support for struggling spellers and extension for more able spellers.

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First published in 2006 by

MACMILLAN EDUCATION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD15–19 Claremont Street, South Yarra 3141

Reprinted 2007 (three times), 2008, 2009, 2010 (twice), 2011Visit our website at www.macmillan.com.au

Associated companies and representatives throughout the world.

Copyright © Helen Pearson, Janelle Ho/Macmillan Education Australia 2006

Spelling Rules! Book FISBN 978 1 4202 0393 6

Editor: Anna Fern

Managing Editor: Tricia Dearborn

Publisher: Sharon Dalgleish

Design by Trish Hayes and Stephen Michael King

Illustrations by Stephen Michael King

Printed in Malaysia

ContentsScope and Sequence ................................................................ 3Note to Teachers and Parents .................................................. 4Units 1–35 ............................................................................... 6–75List Words in Unit Order .......................................................... 76List Words in Alphabetical Order ............................................. 78Spelling Rules and Tips ............................................................. 80

Unit Page Sound-letter patterns

Prefixes and suffixes

(morphology)

Other morphology

Etymology Homophones/Confusing words

Topic words

1 6 plural suffixes

2 8 -ful homophones

3 10 -ment, -dom, -ship, -hood

4 12 -ous abbreviations, acronyms

5 14 -ous, -ious Latin and French root words

6 16

7 18 ch -logy Greek root words

8 20 -al, -ic, -ally adverbs of frequency

9 22 -able, -ible word families

10 24 double consonants current/currant occupations

11 26 acronyms, blends, eponyms

12 28

13 30 aw, or, au pause/paws/pores/pours

14 32 mis-, dis-, anti- antonyms

15 34 im-, in-, ir-, il- antonyms

16 36 multiple affixes word families

17 38 non-English words

18 40

19 42 qu

20 44 words ending in gue, que

21 46 ui sweet/suite, suit/suite, crews/cruise

22 48 our regional spelling differences

23 50 Latin and Greek root words

24 52

25 54 oy, ay, ey

26 56 y as vowel sound

27 58 -ty

28 60 -ant, -ent current (adj) and current (noun)

29 62 -ence, -ance conscience/conscious

30 64

31 66 sh sound: s, sh, ch, sch, ss, si, ci, ti

-tial, -cial, -tious -cious

32 68 long oo sound: ew, oo, ue, u, ous; ow, aw

33 70 silent letters Ireland/island

34 72 Christmas

35 74

Skill focus

REviSiON Of UNiTS 1–34

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Student Book FUnits of work

Student Book F contains 35 weekly units of work. See the Scope and Sequence chart on page 3 for more information.

word lists

Spelling lists enable a particular rule, letter pattern, sound pattern, etymology or morphemic element to be focused on. And they provide sufficient examples to consolidate the teaching point. In Student Book F, each unit (except Revision) has a list of fifteen spelling words. This is a large enough list for students to learn the rule or pattern, but not so large as to overwhelm students with too many words to learn. Research shows that even able spellers need worthwhile extra learning activities—not simply more words to learn.

The core words in the lists have been chosen to support the learning focus and strategies being taught in the unit. In addition, some confusing words and topic words are introduced. The words are listed in order from simplest to more challenging, acknowledging the wide range of student ability at this age.

sllUrPEach word list begins with a reminder for students to SLLURP. SLLURP summarises the strategies that will help spelling move from students’ working memory to their long-term memory.

Say the word carefully and slowly to yourself, Listen to how each part of the word sounds in sequence, Look at the patterns of letters in the word and the shape of the word, Understand rules, word meanings and word origins, Remember all the similar words you can already spell and relate this knowledge to any new word, Practise writing the word until is firmly fixed in long-term memory.

Footer shows the spelling focus for the unit

Note to teachers aNd pareNts

Spelling Rules! A whole-school spelling program that makes spelling stick!Some students are natural spellers. They seem to become proficient spellers without any explicit instruction. But the vast majority of students need formal, systematic and sequential instruction about the way spelling works and the strategies they can use to become independent, confident spellers and spelling risk-takers.

The Spelling Rules! program is based on sound linguistic and pedagogical theory. It is informed by recent research into how students of different ages acquire and apply spelling skills, and how those skills move from the working to the long-term memory. The program consists of seven Student Books, fully supported by two Teacher Resource Books.

Spelling knowledgeLearning to spell involves developing different kinds of spelling knowledge. In many cases, particularly in the upper grades, more than one kind of knowledge is called upon at a time. As they work through the activities in each Spelling Rules! unit, students will develop:

N Kinaesthetic knowledge—the physical feeling when saying different sounds and words, and when writing the shapes of letters and words.

N Phonological knowledge—how a word sounds and the patterns of sounds in words.

N Visual knowledge—how letters and words look and the visual patterns in words.

N Morphemic knowledge—the meaning or function of words or parts of words.

N Etymological knowledge—the origins and history of words and the effect this has on spelling patterns.

Spelling Rules! Teacher Resource Book Ages 8-12+Full teacher support for Student Book F is provided by Spelling Rules! Teacher Resource Book Ages 8-12+. Here you will find valuable background information about spelling development and spelling knowledge, along with practical resources, such as:

N teaching tips for every unit in Student Book F

N extra word lists

N strategies for teaching spelling

N guidelines for assessment and diagnosis of errors

N activities to support struggling spellers

N worthwhile extension for more able spellers.

Icons used in Student Book FThis icon highlights useful spelling rules. The rule is always introduced the first time students will need it to complete an activity. There is also a handy summary of important rules on page 80.

This icon tells students that a special clue or hint is provided for an activity. It may be a spelling, grammar or punctuation convention, or a definition of a useful term.Tip!

Rule!

Unit banner features the spelling focus in the context of a fun quiz about sport

SLLURP reminds students about strategies they can use to learn the words

List words support the learning of the spelling focus for the unit

Space to practise list words; to write theme words, personal words or extension words; or to practise other words with the same spelling focus. Adapt this section to suit the needs of your class

Spelling focus highlighted in colour

Spelling tips and rules introduced when students need them to complete an activity

Sequenced activities

Answer to the quiz in the unit banner

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Say Listen Look Understand Remember Practise

circuses

stitches

mattresses

quizzes

viruses

geniuses

sandwiches

scarves

valleys

chimneys

factories

priorities

trousers

handkerchiefs

volcanoes

Unit

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Rule!

if a noun ends in s, ss, ch, sh, x or z, add es to form the plural.Exceptions: stomachs (just add s) and quizzes (double the z before adding es).

Write the plural ending for each noun.1

bus witness quiz

ostrich waltz fox

stomach rash match

mattress stitch circus

Rule!

if a noun ends in a vowel + y, add s to form the plural.highway highways if a noun ends in a consonant + y, change the y to i and add es to form the plural.copy copies berry berries

Write the plural.2

donkey valley mystery chimney factory

worry tray trolley priority trophy

Tip!

Some words do not change in the plural.dozen sheepSome words change the vowel or vowels to show the plural.man men foot feet crisis crises

Write the singular for each noun.3

women sheep dozen crises feet

Rule!

Nouns that end in o usually add es to form the plural. mosquitoesSome exceptions: foreign words (kimonos), abbreviations (rhinos) and words ending in two vowels (radios).

Circle the correct plural form.4

videos

videoes

potatos

potatoes

flamingos

flamingoes

mosquitos

mosquitoes

photos

photoes

banjos

banjoes

Rule!

Nouns that end in f usually change the f to v before adding es to form the plural.half halvesAll nouns ending in ff, and some nouns ending in f, just add s to form the plural.cliffs gulfs

Rewrite these sentences, making each noun plural. Change other words when necessary.5

One puff of wind blew the scarf away.

The wolf knocked the knife off the shelf.

Tip!Eponyms are words that were originally the name of a person or place.

Match each words to its origin.6

snack named after an Earl who was too busy to eat a proper meal

meringue-based dessert named after a Russian ballerina

long race named after a place in ancient Greece

game where you run with a ball, named after a school in England

sandwich rugby marathon pavlova

Plural suffixes s, esPlural suffixes s, es

Which of these activities is performed in circuses?a. lawn bowls b. tight-rope walkingc. loose-rope waddling

Answer: b

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useful

scornful

awful

skilful

wilful

grateful

beautiful

peaceful

wonderful

resentful

deceitful

thoughtful

delightful

successful

plentiful

Adding suffix -ful; homophones Adding suffix -ful; homophones

Tip!

Adding the suffix ful sometimes changes the spelling of the base word.pity pitiful

Write the base word for these adjectives. 1

skilful wilful

beautiful plentiful

awful fanciful

Group the base words of these adjectives. 2

deceitful playful colourful

forgetful peaceful resentful

base word = noun base word = verb

Write a list word that rhymes.3

dutiful hateful

insightful mournful

Tip!

Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning. Antonyms can be made by:• adding a prefix helpful unhelpful• changing the suffix careful careless

Write an antonym for each word.4

successful grateful thoughtful

joyful harmful useful

Make an adverb by adding ly to each adjective. Use each adverb in a sentence.5

skilful

successful

Tip!Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelt differently.

Write the homophone. Use the picture as a clue.6

peace

great

steel

ore

waste

source

Tip!Words for quantities sometimes end in ful. cupful

Use a word with the suffix ful to complete each sentence.7

Proofread this text. Circle the five mistakes and write the words correctly.8

Uncle Jim refuses to drink tea unless it has a of sugar in it.

it should only take one of water to wash a car.

Che took one of milk and spat it out. it was sour!

Our neighbour, Mrs Jones, is over 80 but she is still very energetic. Yesterday she waved cheerfuly

as she walked past on her way to the shops. A few minutes later i heard her call out in pain. She

had triped on a crack in the footpath and was lying on the ground. She had torn her trowsers and

blood was dripping down her leg. Mum took her to the doctor and the cut needed five stitchs. Mrs

Jones was thankfull that we were nearby when she needed help.

Which of these animals can be trained to be skilful surfers?a. dogsb. cowsc. pandas

Answer: a

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Adding suffixes -ment, -dom, -ship, -hood

argument

measurement

amazement

excitement

achievement

equipment

instrument

experiment

implement

environment

advertisement

disappointment

boredom

championship

neighbourhood

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Adding suffixes -ment, -dom, -ship, -hood

Write a list word for each clue. 1

it tries to sell you something

local area

the world around us

a tool

use this to make music

Write the list word that contains the smaller word. 2

strum

sure

item

point

our

rim

red

Tip!The suffixes ment, dom, ship and hood all form nouns.The base word does not usually change when ment, dom, ship or hood are added.

Add ment, dom, ship or hood to each word to form the noun.3

free leader child advertise

champion achieve hard equip

king employ govern adult

Write the base word for each noun. Circle the word if the spelling of the base word has changed.4

wisdom movement argument boredom

Each group of words forms a category. Write a list word for each category and add more examples.5

Category Examples

violin, flute, drum, ,

hours, metres, grams, ,

erosion, recycling, pollution, ,

Tip!Synonyms are words with the same or similar meanings.

Write a list word that is a synonym.6

trial disagreement tools wonder

Tip!Some words ending in ment can function as both nouns and verbs.

Use each word as a noun and as a verb.7

experiment (noun)

(verb)

compliment (noun)

(verb)

Tip!When two or more words start with the same sound, it is called alliteration.

Add a descriptive word to complete these alliterations.8

Charlie cheerfully challenged the champion.

Debbie was disappointed to miss the dance.

Ann accepted the award in amazement.

Erin explained her experiment to the visiting expert.

What is the greatest depth underwater that a diver has ever gone without any breathing equipment?a. 40 metresb. 2000 metresc. 200 metres

Answer: c

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famous

dangerous

humorous

enormous

marvellous

anxious

serious

curious

obvious

cautious

adventurous

ridiculous

venomous

mischievous

anonymous

Adding suffix -ous; abbreviations and acronyms Adding suffix -ous; abbreviations and acronyms

Rule!Words that end in ous are adjectives.

Complete the table.1

noun adjective

religious

caution

mischievous

marvel

hazardous

curiosity

anxious

venom

ambitious

danger

Rule!

if the base word ends in e, drop the e before adding ous. fame famousExceptions: words ending in ce or ge.

Add the suffix ous.2

adventure

nerve

ridicule

Rule!

if the base words ends in our, drop the u before adding ous.humour humorous


glamour

vigour

rigour

odour

Write a list word to describe each set of nouns.4

: Uluru, brontosaurus, road train

: cartoon, riddle, joke

: funnel-web spider, viper, stonefish

: gun, electricity, bushfire

: Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa, ian Thorpe

Write list words.5

Newspapers never print letters. Each letter must be signed.

Graffiti is a problem in our community.

“Raising $1,000 is a achievement,” said Mr Lewis.

Mia blushed because she thought her mistake was to everyone.

i am to know how Grandpa got a scar on his chin.

These pairs of words are synonyms. One word in each pair has a spelling error. Circle the misspelt word and write it correctly.

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poisonous – venormous

adventurous – darring

anxous – worried

furious – angrey

humourous – amusing

Write the full word or group of words for these abbreviations and acronyms. Use a dictionary if you need help.

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Tip!Abbreviations are short forms of longer words. St = StreetAn acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of other words.

anon. pop.

govt iT

radar

Anzac

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What sport is Tony Hawk famous for?a. BASE-jumpingb. skateboardingc. lion taming

Answer: b

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furious

envious

various

victorious

precious

delicious

luxurious

conscious

gorgeous

hideous

courteous

courageous

outrageous

contagious

miscellaneous

Adding suffix -ous to words ending in ce or y Adding suffix -ous to words ending in ce or y

Group the list words according to the number of syllables you hear.

1

Circle g if it makes the soft g sound.2

outrageous contagious gorgeous courageous

generous gracious religious glorious

Tip!if the base word ends in ce or y, change the e or y to i before adding ous.vary various


envy space glory

vice luxury fury

grace mystery victory

Write the list word that contains each smaller word.4

fur tag hide

lane rage cell

Each word is missing the sound sh, but it can be written in different ways. Write the missing letters.5

deli — — ous cau — — ous con — — — ous spa — — ous

vi — — ous pre — — ous ambi — — ous suspi — — ous

Tip!Etymology is the study of word origins.Many English words have their origins in words from other languages.

Write the list word that has come from each word.6

Delicia is the Latin word for delight.

Outre is the old french word meaning beyond.

Furia is the Latin word for rage.

Precios is an old french word meaning costly.

Cor is the Latin word for heart.

Write a synonym ending in ous. Use each synonym in a sentence.7

angry

contagious

brave

hazardous

jealous

daring

unsigned

What did victorious athletes win in the Ancient Greek Olympic games?a. a wreath of olive leavesb. a basket of pine conesc. a pie in the face

Answer: a

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Unit

6Revisi0n

Revision Revision

Add a suffix to each word. Group the new words.1

success

argue

wise

humour

champion

luxury

mischief

leader

dom

ous

ful

ship

hood

ment

Nouns

Adjectives

Write the plural.2

patch fortress factory knife box

quiz sheep wolf stomach volcano

Use the clues to make a word.3

furious + c precious + v

humorous + n + e courteous + a + g

a ment con ious

de ful neighbour

pe ful s ful

g eful ker

Use the clues to complete the puzzle.4

1. terrible

2. of use

3. causes harm

4. without conflict

5. very sad

6. very pleasant

7. shamefulf U Lf U Lf U Lf U Lf U Lf U Lf U L

Write a synonym.5 Write an antonym.6

thoughtless

cowardly

rude

conscious

scarce

poisonous

careful

worried

valuable

pensive

Write an alliterative word to complete each sentence.7

The fire’s flames devoured the forest.

We heard a howl coming from the haunted house.

David devoured a dozen donuts.

Replace the phrases with an adverb ending in ly.8

Tom wrote a rhyming poem about his teacher, Ms Cross. The poem

was worded and praised Ms Cross. Tom left the poem on his teacher’s desk.

Later he watched as Ms Cross read the poem .

His teacher looked at Tom and smiled.

“Tom wrote this poem very well.

That he is the poet is easy to tell,

for in humour does our Tom excel.

What a shame he has not learnt to spell!”

without signing his name

with humour

with anxiety with care

Lawnmower motors were once a useful addition to the equipment used in which sport?a. horse racing b. triathlonc. karting

Answer: c

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Unit

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echo

ache

choir

chorus

anchor

chemist

stomach

orchid

chronic

orchestra

architect

technology

character

psychology

archaeology

Consonant digraph ch; suffix -logy Consonant digraph ch; suffix -logy

Colour the circle blue if ch makes the sound in chip.Colour the circle red if ch sounds like k. Colour the circle green if ch sounds like sh.

1

ache reach

stomach chemist

machine anchor

champion character

lichen charades

fill in the missing vowels to make list words. 2

ch — — r — rch — str _

— nch — r ps — ch — l — gy

st — m — ch chr — n — c

ch — m — st — rch — — — l — gy

Write a list word for each clue. 3 Write the plural.4

echo

chorus

ache

orchestra

technology

character

stomach

chemists

Some English words are related to Greek words. Use a dictionary to find English words beginning with a hard ch (sounds like k) that are related to these Greek words.

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1. choros = song and dance

2. chroma = colour

3. chronikos = to do with time

4. chrysallis = golden case

5. chrysanthemom = golden flower

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Draw a line to match each logy word to its meaning.6

meteorology the study of the mind and behaviour

archaeology the study of poisons

psychology the study of animals

geology the study of living things

biology the study of rocks and minerals

zoology the study of the past by digging up buried objects

cosmology the study of weather

toxicology the study of the origins of the universe

Join these simple sentences into one logical sentence using the word or words indicated.7

i had an earache. i went to the chemist to buy some drops. (so)

Rachel is an archaeologist. Rachel spends a lot of time overseas. (who)

The searchers were able to accurately locate the ancient anchor. They used modern technology.

(by using)

Modern technology is used to measure the speed of the serve in which sport?a. figure skatingb. tea partiesc. tennis

Answer: c

a group of singers

a designer of buildings

an internal organ

an exotic flower

personality

a group of instruments

lasting a long time

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Unit

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local

equal

logical

usual

medical

occasional

official

hysterical

historical

artificial

identical

exceptional

eventual

tragic

automatic

Suffixes -al, -ic; adding suffix -ally to words ending in ic; topic words: adverbs of frequency Suffixes -al, -ic; adding suffix -ally to words ending in ic; topic words: adverbs of frequency

Make words ending in ical. Group them according to the number of syllables you hear.

1

Complete the tables.2

3 syllable words

4 syllable words

ical

trop

ident

vert

logmus

chem

hyster

histormed

noun adjective

medicine

tropical

history

exceptional

noun adjective

logical

occasion

tragic

hysteria

Write the list word that contains the smaller word.3

rag vent

art log

den his

Rule!if a word ends in ic, add ally to form the adverb. magic magicallyException: public publicly

Change each adjective to an adverb.4

tragic historic

heroic automatic

sarcastic public

These adverbs show frequency. Write them in order from most to least frequent.5

usually never rarely always occasionally often

most frequent

least frequent

Complete each sentence using an antonym of the word in brackets.6

The flowers looked beautiful but a sign said they were . (real)

The gymnasts each had an length of time to warm up. (different)

i had to rewrite my story as the ending was . (logical)

These words are sometimes confused. Use each word in a sentence.7

hysterical

historical

vertical

horizontal

identical

identifiable

Which event is popular with the local people of Pamplona in Spain?a. running with the bullsb. skipping with the chickensc. swimming with the cows

Answer: a

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reliable

capable

adorable

available

comfortable

miserable

valuable

horrible

terrible

sensible

flexible

impossible

invisible

eligible

illegible

Suffixes -able, -ible; word families Suffixes -able, -ible; word families

Add ible or able to make a list word. 1

reli sens

invis flex

ador terr

cap miser

comfort valu

Draw a line to match each adjective to its meaning. Use a dictionary if you need help.

2

edible able to be drunk

visible able to be heard

legible able to be understood

audible able to be eaten

potable able to be seen

inflatable able to be read

intelligible able to be blown up

Complete the table to build word families.3

noun adjective adverb

reliability reliably

valuable

capability

comfortable

suitability

invisible

flexibility

adorably

Rule!

if the base word ends in silent e, the e is usually dropped before adding ible or able. believable, collapsibleSome exceptions: noticeable, changeable, likeable, manageable

Change each verb to an adjective by adding able.4 Change each verb to an adjective by adding ible.5

desire

admire

forgive

notice

argue

response

sense

collapse

convert

reverse

Add a suitable adjective that ends in able or ible.6

a chair an baby

an journey a shock

a nappy a seatbelt

a friend a organiser

Complete each sentence using an antonym of the word in brackets.7

The soft sofa was very . (uncomfortable)

The voice on the other end of the phone was . (mistakable)

My brother even destroys toys that are guaranteed to be ! (destructible)

The deep snow made the road . (passable)

Yusef is of seeing a ball without throwing or kicking it. (capable)

These words are sometimes confused. Use a dictionary to write a definition for each word. Write a sentence using each word.

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illegible definition

in a sentence

eligible definition

in a sentence

Augie the world-record-holding dog is capable of holding how many tennis balls in his mouth?a. threeb. fivec. ninety-two

Answer: b

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Unit

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opposite

different

applause

possess

necessary

intelligent

accidental

immediate

occupation

recommend

announcement

embarrass

exaggerate

community

parallel

Double consonants; homophones current/currant; topic words: occupations Double consonants; homophones current/currant; topic words: occupations

Group the list words according to the number of syllables you hear.

1

syllables

syllables

syllables

Write the list word that contains the smaller word.2

rat bar

if all

Write as many words as you can using the letters from the word announcement.3

Draw lines to illustrate the meaning of each word.4

parallel vertical horizontal intersecting converging


adjective noun

different

accident

opposite

intelligence

verb noun

applause

exaggerate

announcement

embarrass

Complete the crossword by naming each occupation.6

Across

2. works with precious metals and stones

7. learns a trade

10. drives passengers

11. man who works in business

12. draws pictures for books

Down

1. sells fruit and vegetables

3. designs structures and machines

4. member of a local council

5. keeps accounts

6. represents his or her country

8. teacher and researcher at a university

9. helps customers

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S S

SS

SS

4

10

7 8

11

12

2 3

1

5

9

6

Colour the correct homophone.7

The raft drifted slowly on the current currant .

The fruit cake was rich in sultanas, raisins and currents currants .

The current currant fashion is to wear bright colours.

Be careful with equipment that uses an electrical current currant .

What is the longest time that someone has juggled a soccer ball with their feet, non-stop?a. 7 hours, 5 minutes and 25 secondsb. 45 minutesc. three and a half years

Answer: a

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scuba

radar

sonar

laser

smog

heliport

lamington

diesel

bikini

braille

pasteurised

silhouette

guillotine

saxophone

valentine

Acronyms; blends; eponyms Acronyms; blends; eponyms

Write a list word you associate with each clue.1

desiccated coconut

french Revolution

windsock

pollution

CDs

oxygen tanks

air traffic control

trucks

milk

jazz music

blindness

bats

swimming

black and white

Tip!An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of other words. Acronyms are pronounced normally and do not need full stops.

Complete the table. in each full name, circle the letters used in the acronym.2

Acronym Full name

RAM

sonar

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

Radio detection and ranging

Tip!

Write the full words. Circle the letters that are used in the blend.3

smog brunch

heliport blog

Tip!Eponyms are words that were originally the name of a person or a place.

Write the eponym or research the origin of the word.4

Named after a Belgian instrument maker, Adolphe Sax.

A day honouring love named after an early Christian saint.

An Australian cake named after a Queensland Governor’s wife.

braille

diesel

morse code

pasteurisation

bikini

Tip!Brand names sometimes become so well known that the name is used for similar products.

Write the original brand name that is now used to describe similar products.5

What do the letters in the word ‘scuba’ stand for?a. self-contained underwater breathing apparatusb. silly cats understand barmy apesc. sea craft upper breathing air

Answer: aA blend is formed by joining parts of words together.spelling + marathon spellathon

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Write the plural.1

stomach kidney muscle elbow

artery nerve iris appendix

Write adjectives that contain the suffix al, ic or ous.2

virus asthma nerve spine

contagion gene medicine infection

Each word is missing the same sound. Add c, ch, ck or k.3

chee ough emist ba riti al

an le olesterol asualty olon roni

One of the underlined consonants needs to be doubled and the other one doesn’t. Write each word correctly. Use a dictionary if you need help.

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ocasional apendicitis

vacination acident

diarhoea comunity

Write whether each word is an acronym, abbreviation, blend or eponym. Explain the origin or write the full name for each term.

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AiDS

flu

pasteurisation

polio

infotainment

Change each word to an adjective by adding ible or able.6

rely flex resist adore respect

sense comfort terror value misery

Many English words come from other languages. Write as many words as you can think of that originate from these Latin or Greek words.

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Visio is Latin for sight.

Auditio is Latin for hearing.

Tele is Greek for distance.

Pedi is Latin for foot.

8 All the double consonants have dropped out of this recount. Mark the consonants that need to be doubled.

recomendm

Today in asembly it was anounced that we would have no clases after lunch. instead we would help

our comunity by cleaning up the rubish along the river bank. Our teacher, Mr Patel, gave everyone

a pair of ruber gloves and a bag, and we comenced work. i decided to work on the oposite bank

where my eforts would be more obvious. Before long the bank was clean, so i steped into the mudy

mangroves to continue. My feet imediately disapeared and i began to sink. i shouted to atract

atention and almost the whole clas crosed the bridge to where i was. Some looked alarmed and

some laughed and aplauded. Eventualy Mr Patel grabed me under each arm and lifted me onto the

bank. i was shoeles and covered in mud. How embarasing!

What style of snowboarding makes it necessary to zigzag down a mountain?a. freestyleb. slalom c. cancan

Answer: b

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awesome

ordinary

organise

orphan

orchard

ornament

orthodontist

pause

naughty

audible

author

exhaust

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Digraphs aw, or, au; homophones pause/paws/pores/pours Digraphs aw, or, au; homophones pause/paws/pores/pours

Each word is missing the same sound. Add aw, or or au. 1

exh — — st — — chard

squ — — k n — — ghty

— — dinary — — thor

d — — ghter — — ganise

d — — n f — — tune

Write the list word that contains the smaller word. 2

name

hard

we

war

us

hen

do

Match a base word and suffix to form a new word.

3 Match a base word and prefix to form a new word.

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orphan al

awe ly

exhaust age

ornament some

authentic ally

awkward ion

extra order

dis ordinary

in organic

non- audible

dis authentic

un organised

Use a dictionary to solve each clue.5

1. either a part of your body or a musical instrument

2. a child whose parents are dead

3. grown without pesticide or other chemical additives

4. common

5. a group of musicians playing different instruments

6. used for decoration only

7. the scientific study of birds

8. a dentist who straightens teeth

O RO RO RO RO RO RO RO R

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Write the correct homophone.6

pause paws pores pours

Whenever it rains the water into our back veranda.

The dog left the prints of its in the wet concrete.

Plants breathe through in their leaves.

Ali chattered on and on without needing to for breath.

Write a sentence using each word.7

squawk

bawl

hoarse

caterwaul

Which game did English women invent because dribbling was too awkward in long skirts?a. pie throwingb. hockeyc. netball

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misuse

mislead

misadventure

dismiss

disease

disguise

distress

disturb

disgust

disorganised

antiseptic

antibiotic

anticlimax

antisocial

anticlockwise

Prefixes mis-, dis-, anti- Prefixes mis-, dis-, anti-

form words by choosing an element from each column.1

prefix base word suffix

mis clock ing

dis lead ed

anti appoint wise

dis social ly

anti miss ful

dis grace al

Rule!if a word starts with s, you usually keep the s when adding mis or dis. disservice

Make an antonym by adding mis or dis.2

organised satisfied behave

treat appear spell

Make medical words beginning with anti. Use a dictionary to write a definition for each word.3

anti

viral

dote

biotic

septic

Write list words.4

Never a swarm of bees!

The vandals’ actions filled us with .

The robber wore a to the police.

Medical equipment is cleaned with to prevent the spread of .

The camera will not break unless you it.

The abrupt ending to the story was an .

Use a list word and its antonym to show the direction in which each creature moved.5

The ant walked around the plate in

a direction.

The caterpillar crawled around the rim of the

pot in an direction.

Write a list word that contains a smaller word to match each clue. Circle the smaller word.6

an opening to allow air in or out

a blast of wind

a heavy metal

a state of relaxation

Replace the underlined words with one word that does not change the meaning of the sentence.7

i was offside, so my goal was not allowed.

The cake tasted awful as Ghita did not read the recipe correctly.

Rose didn’t complete her project on time as she was not well organised.

Bernard’s father did not approve of the tattoo on his ankle.

What sport involves holding on to a heavy object, turning in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction, then throwing that object?a. hammer throwingb. spaniel tossingc. relay racing

Answer: a

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imperfect

impatient

impractical

immature

insane

incomplete

indirect

inappropriate

inconvenient

irregular

irrelevant

irresponsible

irresistible

illegal

illogical

Prefixes im-, in-, ir-, il- Prefixes im-, in-, ir-, il-

Each list word consists of a prefix + base word. Underline the base word in each list word.Colour the correct word.

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Each base word is an antonym synonym of the

list word.

Rule!

The prefixes in and un can be used in front of base words beginning with most letters. im can only be used in front of m or p. immortal impossibleir can only be used in front of r. irreversibleil can only be used in front of l. illegible

Make antonyms by adding un, in, im, ir or il as a prefix. Use a dictionary if you need help.2

mature pure direct logical proper

regular certain legible rational sane

eligible responsible possible lucky legal

Circle the hidden list words in these sentences.3

“i’m practically finished,” i told Mum proudly.

The archaeologist found a fossil leg, although it was badly damaged.

Our emergency kit contained safety pins, an elastic bandage and antiseptic cream.

“Come here! Ute’s ill!” Ogi called urgently.

The baby screamed when she woke up in completely unfamiliar surroundings.

“i’m Pati!” enthusiastically announced the new girl.

Circle the word that doesn’t make sense in each sentence. Rewrite the sentence so it makes sense.4

“Why did you leave your homework complete?” asked Mr De Silva.

Terry was scolded for using appropriate language.

in gymnastics you score 10 out of 10 for an imperfect routine.

An information report should include as much irrelevant information as impossible.

“Come on!” shouted Rada patiently.

Rearrange the letters in each word to make logical sentences.5

Umm fnids chcoolaet dum kace talltoy riressitebil.

We selpt duner het sarts becuaes it saw niconvineent to ptu up teh tnets.

Nane’s argumntes weer lilocigla nad mimatuer.

These songs were recorded by bands whose names match the theme of the song. Use list words to complete the name of the song or the band.

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Song Band

“Still Totally Mad”

“Still a Baby”

“ Heartbeat” Uneven Pulse

Which of these impractical-looking outfits was worn in the medieval sport of jousting?a. a suit of armourb. a tuxedoc. a Santa costume

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disbelief

excellence

fascination

misbehaviour

disappearance

responsibility

embarrassment

acknowledgement

imaginative

independent

sincerely

excitedly

unfortunately

inconveniently

extravagantly

Adding multiple affixes Adding multiple affixes

The first eight list words are nouns. The number in the circle shows the number of prefixes and suffixes that have been added to the base word. Underline the base word and circle the prefixes and suffixes that have been added.

attendance 1

ridiculous ness 2

1

disbelief 1

excellence 1

fascination 1

misbehaviour 2

disappearance 2

responsibility 2

embarrassment 1

independent 2

The remaining list words are adjectives or adverbs. Use these prefix and suffix sums to make list words.2

adverbs adjectives

sincere + ly = in + depend + ent =

un + fortune + ate + ly =

in + convenient + ly =

Make a noun by adding the suffix. The base word changes in each case. Use a dictionary if you need help.3

assume + tion = deny + al =

describe + tion = suspect + ion =

Tip!

A word family consists of different words related to a base word. Base word: courageRelated words: encourage, discourage, encouragement, courageous, courageously

Write word families for these base words. Use one related word in a sentence.4

appear

believe

depend

Use a prefix and a suffix or suffixes to make a related word that completes each sentence.5

The plumber apologised for the it would cause when he turned off our water

supply.

it was when Mario tripped over as he walked onto the stage.

The principal received a certificate our efforts in Clean Up Australia Day.

Asha smiled as she was handed the trophy.

it rained heavily all weekend on our camping trip.

convenient

embarrass

acknowledge

excite

fortune

Write a letter of apology for an April fool’s Day joke that went wrong. Use as many words as you can that contain prefixes and suffixes.

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Which independent racing birds can find their own way home?a. pigeonsb. penguinsc. dodos

Answer: a

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Non-English words Non-English words

This week, the list words are on a map because English has adopted many words from other languages. Add your own words to the map.

Write a list word that matches each definition and language.1

word definition language

physical and spiritual exercise Hindi

shoe made of soft leather Algonquian (Native American)

open-air market Persian

a method of printing on cloth Malay

destructive wave caused by an earthquake Japanese

closed canoe inuit (Canadian Eskimo)

a journey on foot Dutch

Tip!Many food words come from french and italian. italian words often end in a vowel sound. french words often end in a silent consonant or silent e.

Group these food words according to their original language.2

cappuccino champagne zucchini quiche calamari

camembert spaghetti crème brûlée broccoli nougat

french: italian:

Choose one of the Japanese words on the map to complete each sentence.3

Luke loves eating but unfortunately he is allergic to soy sauce.

Successful requires skilful use of both roots and branches.

The pale colours of her contrasted with her shiny black hair.

i learn but my sister learns kung-fu.

Riad enjoys craft so he borrowed a book on .

These words are based on indigenous names for Australian or New Zealand animals. Add c or k.

4

angaroo iwi ookaburra

ea oala urrawong

The word element scope comes from the Greek skopein, which means ‘look at’. Write a word that ends in scope to match each clue.

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Look through this to see a beautiful pattern.

Astronomers say the bigger the better!

Some things are too small to be seen without one.

Every submarine has one.

Mandarin has three meanings: a fruit, a leader in ancient China and a language of northern China. Write a sentence for each meaning.

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Different levels of karate are distinguished by the colour of which item of clothing?a. the underpantsb. the cloakc. the belt

Answer: c

moccasin

kayak

kaleidoscopemandarin

bazaar

yoga

spaghetti

camouflagebouquet

trek

batik

corroboree kiwi

tsunami

sushi

kimono

bonsai

karate

origami

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Group these words as verbs or nouns, then complete the table. The first one has been done for you.1

believe organisation dependence behave appear

verb nounantonym formed by adding a prefix

attend attention inattention

These sentences do not make sense. Rewrite them so they make sense, without using the word not.2

The satisfied customer demanded to speak to the manager.

vandalising public property is social behaviour.

Your story would be more interesting if you left out all the relevant information.

Mum blew the horn patiently to hurry us up.

Carlos was the only one who chose his research topic, so he worked dependently.

These words need single or double consonants added. Write the words correctly using the consonants in brackets.

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emba — a — ment (r, s) di — a — ear (s, p) ina — ro — riate (p, p)

di — gus — ing (s, t) i — ature (m) exce — ence (l)

Use the clues to find words you have learnt. Each word rhymes with the underlined word. The words in brackets give the meaning.

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i argued my cause without . (a break)

This book is superb, so please do not me. (interrupt)

Ms Jones apologised for having spoken so severely. (with clarity)

We were forced to repair the system on our car. (expulsion of gases)

Shari gave a as her fork fell to the floor. (harsh noise)

i will devise a way to myself so no one will recognise me! (conceal identity)

These words come from other languages. Draw a line to match each word to its origin.5

mosquito the french form of an Arabic word meaning kneeling place

monsoon a french word for a table on which food is served

tsunami a Spanish word meaning little fly

mosque the Dutch form of an Arabic word meaning strong wind

buffet an Eskimo word meaning house

igloo a Japanese word meaning big wave

Not all the words with an or sound are correctly spelt. Circle the five misspelt words and write them correctly.

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in my imagination, i am a famous awthor. i see myself

writing about noughty children getting into all sorts of

mischief. fautunately, they seem to be able to organise

their way out of trouble as well as into it. The awsome

adventures of my characters certainly do not reflect my

oardinary life!

Use a dictionary to find the meaning of this word. Write the meaning, then use the word in a sentence.7

indiscriminately

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Which building did bungee jumper A. J. Hackett leap off in front of awestruck onlookers?a. the Eiffel Tower in franceb. the Sky Tower Casino in New Zealandc. the shed in his backyard

Answer: b

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squash

liquid

aqua

acquire

adequate

require

request

frequent

tranquil

eloquent

queue

quality

quantity

quarantine

inquisitive

Letter pattern qu Letter pattern qu

Circle each syllable. Write the number of syllables in the box.

1

aqua frequent

queue adequate

squash tranquil

liquid quarantine

Add the missing vowels to make a list word.2

r — q — — st r — q — — r —

q — — — — l — q — — d

— q — — — l — q — — nt

q — — nt — ty q — — l — ty

— cq — — r — — d — q — — t —

Write a list word that is a synonym.3

need amount calm curious

sufficient obtain ask squeeze

Tip!

The a in squat and quali fy does not make its usual short vowel sound. instead, it sounds like a short o. Some common words where a makes the short o sound are was, what, want, watch, wash.

Write three list words in which a makes the short o sound.4

Write list words.5

it was so sitting on the beach watching the moon rise.

officers check all animal and agricultural products arriving in Australia for

disease.

You must take supplies of water if you are travelling in the desert.

i was surprised by the large of sugar you to make jam.

Complete the puzzle. Use a dictionary if you need help.6

Q U

87654321 i

Q U EQ U AQ U AQ U OQ U OQ U EQ U i

1. a series of questions

2. a journey in search of a goal

3. a common mineral

4. a dispute

5. the answer to a division sum

6. use of someone else’s spoken or written words

7. an Australian state

8. five babies born at the same time

Aqua is the Latin word for water. Write as many words as you can that begin with aqua. Use a dictionary if you need help.

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Use a dictionary to find the meaning of the words eloquent and loquacious. Write the meanings, then use each word in a sentence.

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eloquent

loquacious

What aquatic sport involves aerobics in a swimming pool?a. aquarobicsb. aquaboticsc. aquatic tiddlywinks

Answer: a

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tongue

rogue

plague

colleague

fatigue

intrigue

dialogue

catalogue

synagogue

unique

antique

technique

boutique

mosque

plaque

Words ending in gue, que Words ending in gue, que

Say the gue list words aloud. Listen to the sound gue makes. Write the word in which gue sounds different.

1

Use each clue to find a smaller word inside a list word. Write the list word, underlining the smaller word that matches the clue.

2

clue list word

opposite of in boutique

pester

a common pet

insect

opposite of off

Rewrite each sentence without changing its meaning by including a list word.3

i knew where to find the book because i had looked in the list of books owned by the library.

Tiredness can be a problem when you are travelling long distances.

Brodie’s science teacher demonstrated a safe way to mix the chemicals.

My cousin invited many of the people she works with to her wedding.

Choose the correct words to complete the table.4

church rabbi mosque imam synagogue priest

religion place of worship leader

Jewish

Muslim

Christian

Uni is from the Latin word meaning one. Unique means one of a kind. Use a dictionary to find other words beginning with uni.

5

Colour the correct word.6

The barley crop was ruined by a plaque plague of locusts.

Using dental floss regularly helps reduce plaque plague and tooth decay.

A brass plaque plague marks the spot where the time capsule is buried.

Add a list word to fit each category.7

scoundrel knave rascal

tiredness weariness lethargy

conversation debate discussion

ancient historical second-hand

Write about a unique experience. Use as many list words as you can.8

Polo is usually played on horseback. What other animal plays in a unique version of the game?a. elephantb. emu c. piglet

Answer: a

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fruit

fluid

ruin

suitcase

guide

guilty

juice

biscuit

pursuit

suitable

guitar

inquire

bruise

intuition

nuisance

Letter pattern ui; homophones sweet/suite, crews/cruise; confusing pair suit/suite Letter pattern ui; homophones sweet/suite, crews/cruise; confusing pair suit/suite

Ui usually makes a single vowel sound. However, in three list words, the u and i belong to different syllables. Write the three words.

1

Tip!

As a single vowel sound, ui can be pronounced different ways, for exampleshort i as in guilty, long oo as in suit, long i as in guide.

Write list words where ui makes the long oo sound.2

Rule!

if a word ends in silent e, drop the e when adding y to make an adjective.

Make an adjective by adding y.3

fruit juice sugar crumble ice

Add the suffix to make a new word. Use the new word in a sentence.4

suit + able

inquire + y

Write compound words to match each picture.5

Some letters have been removed from the list words. The remaining letters form these small words. Write the list words. Underline the letters that make the small words.

lid fluid

6

ice guy bus

nut put tar

sane stable bit

Tip!Sweet and suite are homophones. Suit and suite are often confused.

Write the correct word to complete each sentence.7

Mum was furious when i spilt hot chocolate on the new lounge .

On father’s Day i gave Dad a tie to match his new .

My favourite meal is and sour chicken.

in a deck of cards, hearts is a red .

Make words ending with ition. Match each word to its definition.8

a feeling of shyness

ability to grasp the truth without evidence

a desire to do well

a forewarning

ition

intu premon

inhib amb

Write about a holiday, using the words cruise and crews.9

Tip!

Crews and cruise are homophones.crews = groups of people who work together cruise = to travel smoothly, as on a large ship

Kabaddi is a game of team pursuit played in some Asian countries. What must the players chant throughout the game?a. Kabaddi, kabaddi!b. Kabaddi, kaboodi!c. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie – oi, oi, oi!

Answer: a

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flour

course

flavour

favourite

colourful

humour

harbour

journal

nourish

honour

odour

mournful

detour

behaviour

tournament

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Letter pattern our; Australian and American spellings Letter pattern our; Australian and American spellings

Add the missing consonant to these words ending in our.

1

fla — our co — our

vi — our va — our

har — our ho — our

o — our hu — our

de — our fa — our

beha — iour sa — iour


source flourish

savour colonel

contour power

scornful barber

Complete each word by adding or or our.3

There’s a nasty od out in the corrid !

Lemons have a pleasant flav but they are very s .

The police inspect has kept a j nal for over thirty years.

A customer dropped a bag of fl on the escalat . What a mess!

We all stood to hon the arrival of the govern .

Divers found an anch from a 19th century shipwreck at the bottom of the harb .

Write these numbers as words.37 = thirty-seven

4

14 104

48 444

Write the homophone or homophones. Then choose the correct spelling to complete the sentence.5

source i like vanilla ice-cream served with chocolate .

course Of she likes birthday parties!

flour Make bread dough with , water and yeast.

mourning Black is the traditional colour of .

your Watch where going!

pour i like to over joke books.

Ouch! My dog has a thorn in his .

Scruffy has fleas again.

Make words starting with tour. Use each word in a sentence.6

tour

ist

nament

niquet

Tip!Some words are spelt differently in Australian and American English. When you use a computer spellchecker, make sure you have the language set to Australian English.

Draw a wriggly red line under the words that are spelt incorrectly in Australian English. Write the words correctly.

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My uncle Bob is my favorite relative. He has a wicked sense

of humor and always wears crazy, colorful clothes. Whenever i

can, i go sailing with him on Sydney Harbor. He calls me “Able

Seaman” and i call him “Honorable Cap’n”. After we go sailing,

we sometimes buy gelato at the shop near the wharf. Bob always

gets pistachio, because he loves that flavor.

What annual yacht race starts in a harbour on Boxing Day?a. The Sydney to Hobartb. The Paris to Dakarc. The Melbourne Cup

Answer: a

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popular

manual

library

inhabit

universe

delicate

circular

equator

benefit

democracy

dependent

monotonous

microscope

magnificent

contradict

Etymology: Latin and Greek root words Etymology: Latin and Greek root words

Write the list word that is derived from the Latin or Greek word. Use a dictionary to find two more words with the same origin.

1

Latin

liber = book

inhabitare = dwell

manus = hand

Greek

demos = people

mikros = small

Write the missing letters, using the definition as a clue.2

deli — — — — fine or dainty

deli — — — — — pleasing in taste

equa — — — midway between North and South Poles

equa — — — — to make equal

circu — — — shaped like a circle

circu — — a track that ends up where it started

bene — — — an advantage

bene — — — — — — helpful

popul — — liked by many people

popul — — — — — people who live in a town, city or country

depend — — — relying on another for support

depend — — — — able to be relied upon

Make words using the endings in the box. Write a definition for each word.3

–dict –tonous –fy –rail –ry –ficent

magni

magni

contra

contra

mono

mono

These prefixes and word elements come from Latin numbers. Write as many related words as you can.4

uni = one

bi = two

tri = three

quad = four

oct = eight

Say each word aloud. Underline the stressed syllable.5

popular unpopular dependent independent

inhabitable uninhabitable equality inequality

Circle the word in the sentence that does not make sense. Rewrite each sentence so it makes sense.6

Astronomers use radio and optical microscopes.

Be careful of the sharp corners on the circular table.

We won the debate as our arguments were persuasive and contradictory.

Which sport was once popular in Britain, but is now illegal?a. fox huntingb. rubber ducky shootingc. pig flinging

Answer: a

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adjective noun

eloquence

technical

guilt

humorous

dependence

adjective verb

squashed

suit

mournful

honour

intriguing

Use alliteration to complete each sentence. The meaning of the missing word is in the brackets.2

fran flies to france (often)

Roger rapidly realised that his was unreasonable. (what he asked for)

Dad’s has a collection of curious coins. (person he works with)

The Tv program on poisonous parasites was very . (liked by most people)

Tan won a trophy at the tennis . (contest)

3 Some phrases are not meant literally. Write a sentence to show the meaning of each expression.

tongue in cheek

slip of the tongue

tongue-twister

forked tongue

mother tongue

These words have been spelt incorrectly. Say the word aloud, then write the correct spelling. The first one has been done for you.

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yooneek plark skwosh intreeg

unique

yoonaverse froot mycraskope tung

Most of the vowels have been left out of these sentences. Write each sentence correctly.5

if my fvrt bscts were nt so pplr, i wld gt to eat mny more!

The clrfl ychts on the hrbr were a mgnfcnt sght.

The hvy stcse i tk on our hldy was a nsnce.

Complete the puzzle. Use the definitions and the Latin words in brackets as clues.6

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Across

5. place to sunbake in artificial

light (solaris)

7. tank for fish (aqua)

8. person who relies on someone

(dependere)

9. state or condition (qualitas)

10. joined together (uni)

Down

1. very old (antiquus)

2. funny (humor)

3. number of people (popularis)

4. works by hand (manus)

6. special importance (honor)

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What do you do in the game of squash?a. squeeze as many people as possible into a phone boothb. hit a small rubber ball inside a walled courtc. make orange juice

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annoy

destroy

loyal

voyage

employ

buoyant

display

dismay

slay

relay

quay

survey

convey

prey

storey

Letter patterns oy, ay, ey Letter patterns oy, ay, ey


tray delay

glory enjoy

she sway

Change one letter to make a list word.2

stay grey

stored repay

royal dismal

Make a noun by adding a suffix. The base word will change in some cases.3

annoy destroy loyal employ buoyant

Write list words.4

We conducted a class to find the most popular sport.

The gangplank made it safer to step onto the .

The poet used long vowel sounds to a sense of sadness.

Crocodiles drag their underwater.

An empty container is only if it is watertight.

Write the homophone. Then choose the correct spelling to complete the sentence.5

quay The map’s symbols are explained in the .

slay The prince’s quest was to an invisible dragon.

prey Some people close their eyes to .

Write a list word to complete each expression.6

conduct a — — — — — — — — — — — — a message

undertake a — — — — — — express — — — — — —

— — — — — — — great courage a — — — — — — — mood

— — — — — — — evidence a — — — — — companion

Choose two of the expressions in question 6. Use each expression in a sentence.7

While on holidays, Dan’s grandfather wrote him a postcard. Each space can be filled using a list word, usually with a suffix added. The first letter is given as a clue.

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My dear Dan,

i was d that our voyage to the island was so

rough. At dawn we tied up to the q . i disembarked

and strolled to the market to admire the d of

fresh fruit. The shopkeepers e many tricks to lure

me to their stalls. i felt as if they were the hunters and i was their

p !

Please c my love to your parents.

Your loving Grandpa

What do you pass in a running relay?a. a baton b. a kittenc. a lot of wind

Answer: a

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type

byte

rhyme

myth

rhythm

oxygen

synthetic

typical

symbol

pyjamas

physician

gypsy

sympathy

century

tragedy

Y as a vowel sound Y as a vowel sound

Tip!Y can make either a short or long i sound.

Write i or y. 1

b — c — cle g — ps —

g — mnastics l — brar —

ox — gen m — ster —

p — gst — t — p — cal

horr — f — sat — sf —

p — jamas s — mpath —

m — th rh — thm

Group these fabrics.2

nylon silk cotton rayon

corduroy wool polyester felt

Made from natural fibres

Made from synthetic fibres

Tip!in words of Greek origin, ph sounds like f.

Write the missing letters, using the definition as a clue.3

relating to the body

a chemist shop

a doctor

study of truth and knowledge

the use of a camera to make imagesP HP HP HP HP H

Tip!C makes an s sound when it is followed by y.

Write c or s to complete each word. Write a definition for each one.4

— ygnet

— ystem

— ynonym

— yclone

— ymphony

— ymmetry

— yllable

— ylinder

— ympathy

Write the correct homophone in each space.5

The percussionist’s music used a to indicate when the

should sound. (cymbal, symbol)

i thought the octopus was about to when i saw it squirt

black into the water. (die, dye)

The arrived at the opening ceremony riding on a grey

. (mare, mayor)

Computer memory is measured in bytes. Write what each computer abbreviation stands for.6

MB GB

Write the appropriate word in each space.7

paralyses century deadly tragedy oxygen

Blue-ringed octopuses are to humans. Their sting the

victim’s muscles. This means they can’t breathe and will die from lack of .

fortunately in the 21st , rapid medical assistance can sometimes avert

this .

What do the five rings of the Olympic Games symbolise?a. the different continents of the worldb. the number of gold medals won at the very first Olympic Gamesc. the number of hoops a poodle can jump through

Answer: a

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variety

poverty

charity

creativity

simplicity

sincerity

personality

maturity

majority

minority

familiarity

speciality

opportunity

authority

curiosity

Nouns ending in ty Nouns ending in ty


The list words are all

nouns verbs adjectives adverbs .

2 Write the list words that have the form

base word + ity .

base word list word

Write the list words that have base words ending in e.3

base word list word

Use the clues to find a smaller word inside a list word. Write the list word, underlining the smaller word that matches the clue.

4

clue list word

person who does not tell the truth familiarity

floor rug

person who writes books

boy child of parents

to consume

large town

goblin

place where ships dock

Complete these sayings. All the words end in ty, but only four are list words.5

killed the cat.

is the spice of life.

begins at home.

is the mother of invention.

breeds contempt.


Tom apologised, but his words lacked sincerity insincerity .

Showing off is often a sign of maturity immaturity .

i enjoy sport, so i was disappointed that the majority minority of my friends wanted to watch a

movie.

During the drought, many African families suffered great wealth poverty .

Make a noun ending in ty that belongs to the same word family. Use the noun in a sentence.7

active

safe

cruel

authorise

Choose two list words. for each word, write a sentence that uses alliteration. Craig’s creativity often causes complete chaos.

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981 people in New Zealand displayed their sporting creativity when they ran in a race wearing what item of clothing?a. cowboy hatsb. Wellington bootsc. wedding dresses

Answer: b

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brilliant

ignorant

important

tolerant

hesitant

redundant

current

urgent

confident

obedient

consistent

incident

permanent

sufficient

efficient

Words ending in ant, ent; current as adjective and noun Words ending in ant, ent; current as adjective and noun

Complete each word by adding ent or ant.1

differ brilli

hesit excell

urg magnific

confid conveni

ignor toler

consist extravag

Make an antonym by adding un, in or dis.2

tolerant important

sufficient obedient

efficient consistent

Write the one list word that can only be used as a noun.

3

— — — — — — — —

Tip!

Current can be used as both an adjective and a noun. I like current affairs shows. (adjective)There’s a strong current further out to sea. (noun)This new kind of car is powered by an electrical current. (noun)

Write whether current is used as an adjective or a noun in each sentence. Then write your own sentence for each usage.

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Journalists report current events for news bulletins. ( )

The raft drifted away in the strong current. ( )

Current (noun):

Current (adjective):

Write the list word that could replace the underlined word or words in each sentence.5

Dad rushed to the shops as we didn’t have enough candles for Grandma’s birthday cake.

Don’t use that pen on the board! it’s a always there marker.

Lena stepped up to the microphone looking very sure she would succeed.

Only use a highlighter to mark really significant information.

Tip!

People sometimes use unnecessary words. for example, you do not need to describe a result as very excellent, as excellent already tells you the result is superb. The unnecessary words are described as redundant.

Cross out the redundant words in each sentence.6

Each person’s fingerprints are very unique.

Shorten your report by leaving out the extra redundant information.

The lawyer labelled the document “very Urgent”.

We used a bucket for a letterbox until Mum built a permanent one that would last.


Harry’s current currant swimming coach once represented Australia.

if you don’t insert the batteries correctly, the electricity current currant cannot flow.

The fruit cake contained currents currants as well as sultanas and raisins.

The river flowed smoothly, with a swift current currant .

Write list words.8

Dear inspector,

i am writing to you about a curious that occurred last Thursday night. i feel

that it is that you know about it, though i was initially to

contact you, in case my report was doubted.

Last Thursday evening, a flash in the night sky alerted me to the presence of

an alien spaceship. The spaceship’s rockets have left marks in the grass of my

backyard, where it landed.

i feel that this matter requires investigation. i am that you

will undertake such an enquiry in an manner.

Yours sincerely,

A. Nutt

What was Golden flame, the brilliant athlete who broke a high-jumping record when he jumped 46 cm?a. a chimpanzeeb. a rabbitc. a flea

Answer: b

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distance

balance

assistance

maintenance

resistance

significance

surveillance

reluctance

reassurance

absence

audience

experience

violence

evidence

conscience

Words ending in ence, ance; confusing pair conscience/conscious Words ending in ence, ance; confusing pair conscience/conscious

Tip!

if the adjective ends in ent, the noun usually ends in ence.if the adjective ends in ant, the noun usually ends in ance.

Complete the table.1

adjective noun

violent

significance

resistant

absence

tolerant

magnificence

evident

ignorance

distant

Tip!Nouns can also end in ency or ancy.

The number in the circle is the number of syllables in the complete word. Use this information to help you work out the ending for each noun.

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audi buoy experi urg

effici bal frequ reluct

3

4

3

2

4

3

3

3


Put your hand up if you need assistant assistance .

Don’t forget to bring a note if you are absent absence .

Mum was surprised to receive a phone call from a distant distance relative in Canada.

Our car was badly damaged during a violent violence hailstorm.

These words were originally french. Match each word to its picture.4

surveillance silhouette biscuit

Tip!

Sometimes people confuse conscience with conscious. Conscious (an adjective) = awareConscience (a noun) = the internal faculty that tells right from wrong

Use each word in a sentence.5

conscience

conscious

Complete the puzzle. Each clue is a noun and the solution is a verb. Both words belong to the same word family.

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Across 1. appearance 4. hesitancy 9. excellence 10. reassurance 11. significance 13. tolerance 14. resistance

Down 1. avoidance 2. attendance 3. performance 5. assistance 6. residence 7. maintenance 8. neglectfulness 9. existence 12. obedience

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4

1 2

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10

13

8

11

14

12

9

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Which of these sports requires the most balance?a. rollerbladingb. crumpet eatingc. orienteering

Answer: a

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Write a rhyming word that starts with the letter or letters indicated.1

persistence climb wipe residence pea

as — — — — — — — — r — — — — t — — — e — — — — — — — qu — —

Write the plural.2 Complete the table.3

storey

story

century

myth

survey

word add ed add ing

deny

annoy

balance

ignore

vary

Write a word ending in ent or ant to match each clue.4

1. needing immediate action

2. happening now

3. antonym of gentle

4. unsure whether to act

5. synonym for unwilling

6. antonym of temporary654321 U

CvHRP

N TN TN T

N TN TN T

Change the circled letter to make a new word. Two of the word pairs are homophones.5

relay royal stay

hype pray currant

dismal moth topical

Write as many words as you can that belong to each word family. Use prefixes, suffixes and different word classes to add to your list.sign: signify, signifies, signified, signifying, significant, insignificant, significance, insignificance, significantly

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assist:

obey:

special:

Use the clues to make a word.7

var ety curio

op tunity consis

su ent main ance 10

Proofread this text. Circle the errors and write the words correctly.8

Yuki loves circuses. She laughs louder than anyone else in the

audiance when the clowns perform. She holds her breath during

the trapeze act, hoping that no dangerous insident will occur.

The last time she went to a circus, there was a display of

gypsy dancing. The women wore colourful dresses that swirled

to the rhythem of the music as the men wove complex patterns

between them. What a magnificant sight!

Yuki wants the circus to come back to her town soon, so she

can experiance the many magical moments all over again.

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What is the furthest distance travelled in one hour on a unicycle?a. 10.65 kmb. right along the Great Wall of Chinac. 3000 kilometres

Answer: a

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worship

companionship

machinery

schedule

permission

tension

ferocious

suspicious

appreciate

essential

confidential

influential

complexion

ambitious

conscientious

Letter patterns making the sh sound: s, sh, ch, sch, ss, si, ci, ti; suffixes -ship, -tial, -cial, -tious, -cious Letter patterns making the sh sound: s, sh, ch, sch, ss, si, ci, ti; suffixes -ship, -tial, -cial, -tious, -cious

Tip!

Sh rarely comes in the middle of a base word.

Sort the words into two groups depending on whether sh is in the middle or at the end of the base word.

1

fashion squashing cashew

splashed brushes worship

rubbishy crashed cushion

sh in middle of base word

sh at end of base word

Tip!The suffix ship is added to words to indicate a general condition. for example, censorship refers to the practice of censoring information.

Add ship to each word. Then choose two to use in your own sentences.2

friend companion hard court citizen

leader member scholar kin owner

These words are pronounced differently in Australian and American English. Say each word both ways. Which pronunciation is used in each country?

3

schedule ceremony lieutenant laboratory

Tip!There are many ways to write the sh sound: s, sh, ch, sch, si, ci, ti, ss and sci.

Write the sh sound for each word. The words in each group use the same letter pattern.4

accompli

rivel

fa ionable

ma inery

para ute ure

appre ate

artifi al

deli ous

musi an

fero ous

con ence

con ous edule

influen al

pa ence

cau on

dic onary

na onality

ten on

exten on permi ion

impre ion

pre ure

Use the clues to write adjectives ending in tial or cial. Write the hidden word.5

1. in confidence

2. of benefit

3. not natural; not real

4. absolutely necessary

5. on the surface; not deep

6. with the authority of a particular office

7. having influence

Hidden word:

Use the clues to write adjectives ending in tious or cious. Write the hidden word.6

1. bad or violent

2. having ambition

3. of great value

4. believing in the supernatural

5. acting according to conscience

6. fierce

7. food that is good for you is . . .

8. having suspicion

Hidden word:

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Who was worshipped by the Ancient Roman people as the god of wrestling and gymnastics?a. Madonnab. Mercuryc. Pocahontas

Answer: b

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jewel

cockatoo

shampoo

didgeridoo

rendezvous

nephew

curfew

interview

review

barbecue

impromptu

vowel

allowed

gnaw

drawer

Letter patterns making the long oo sound: ew, oo, ue, u, ous; digraphs ow, aw Letter patterns making the long oo sound: ew, oo, ue, u, ous; digraphs ow, aw

Write the past tense.1

throw fly

blow slay

grow know

draw chew

Add the letter to make a new word. (Do not use s as a suffix.)

2

dew + r

grow + l

down + r

crew + s

low + g

power + d

own + g

Change the circled letter to make a new word.3

fellow bowel swallow gnat f law

Add a word containing ew, ow or aw to make a compound word.4

cork paper sill

see scare flake

Make as many words as you can using the letters from the word barbecue.5

Write the homophone or homophones.6

through draw flour due you

road bough new nor aloud

foul choose no or

rose throne sow pores

Use each clue to write a list word.7

from the Hindi word champo meaning to press or squeeze

from the Haitian word barboka meaning to cook on an open fire

a Latin word meaning in readiness. Nowadays it means without preparation.

a french word for meeting or meeting place

from the Malay word kakatua, meaning parrot

a time after which people are expected to be at home

a precious stone

the son of your brother or sister

to bite persistently

find a list word that rhymes with the underlined word. Write an ending for each sentence that includes the list word.

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I painted a cockatoo on my didgeridoo.

Martin fought a duel

The politician later withdrew

Arti vowed

it was quite a chore

What are sumo wrestlers not allowed to do during a match?a. step outside of the ringb. pick their nosesc. have a cup of tea

Answer: a

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calm

soften

resign

gnome

knuckle

debt

doubtful

island

wrinkle

wrestle

sword

handsome

honesty

exhibit

business

Silent letters; homophones ireland/island Silent letters; homophones ireland/island

Write the missing silent letter.1

— rap lis — en — nock

bus — ness s — ord — riggle

i — land plum — er — naw

si — n recei — t ex — austed

— nit — rong bom —

autum — — rinkle ex — ibit

Tip!

Ireland and island are homophones.Ireland = a countryisland = a small body of land surrounded by water


ireland island is famous for shamrock and

leprechauns.

Although Christmas ireland island is in the indian

Ocean, it is part of Australia.

Use the clues to find words with the same silent letter. Write the letter in the circle.3

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —a garden dwarf chew on something hard quit a job grind teeth together

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —peaceful serious song sung in church season after summer

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —money you owe not sure works with pipes and drains explosive device

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —a weapon a crease ruin of a ship circular arrangement of flowers

Use the clues to write the names of five body parts that have a silent letter.4

finger joint — — — — — — —

part of the hand — — — — —

between hand and arm — — — — —

between upper and lower leg — — — —

part of the lower leg — — — —

These pairs of words belong to the same word family. Draw a circle around each silent letter. if the letter is silent in one word of a pair but pronounced in the other, draw a square around the letter that is pronounced.

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autumn – autumnal wrap – unwrap

honesty – dishonesty resign – resignation

solemn – solemnity soft – soften

castle – castellated receipt – receptive

Make words ending in some. Use each word in a sentence.6

hand

lone

burden

trouble

some

Use silent letters to complete the riddles.7

Q: Why should you never carry two fifty-cent coins in your pocket?

A: Two halves make a hole and you might lose your money.

Q: What is a night’s favourite fish?

A: S ordfish.

Q: What did the skeleton say when it got a com for Christmas?

A: i’ll never part with it!

Q: What do you get when a young sheep gives a karate demonstration?

A: A lam chop.

What activity is a modern-day version of sword fighting?a. fencingb. gatingc. knitting

Answer: a

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turkey

pudding

chocolate

meringue

festive

gourmet

traditional

recipe

ingredients

savoury

flavoursome

vegetarian

carnivorous

herbivorous

omnivorous

Topic words: Christmas Topic words: Christmas

Add the missing vowels to complete each list word.1

trky

pddng

crnvrs

mnvrs

chclt

Add the missing consonants to complete each list word.2

eie

eiue

aouoe

eioou

ieie


conditional bouquet bravery Sagittarian harangue

Write the names of different animals to fit each category.4

carnivores herbivores omnivores

carnis = flesh (Latin)vorus = devouring (Latin)

herba = plant (Latin)vorus = devouring (Latin)

omnis = all (Latin)vorus = devouring (Latin)

Circle the Christmas words hidden inside the tree. Write each word you find next to the matching clue.5

made from cocoa beans

often drawn with a halo

served hot with custard

describes exotic food

sparkly and decorative

provided by pigs

roasted at Christmas

sung at Christmas

made from egg whites

provide a festive look spadecorationselebraterigou

rmeta

lentin gapuddingleigh

tangel scarolllim

ering

uet ochocolatern

shame cakenble

turke

y instinsel

Use the names of these countries as clues to complete the sentences. Take care: the words you need do not always have the same spelling as the country!

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Granddad stirs in two teaspoons of sugar to his coffee.

Little Miss Muffet ate neither curds nor : she dropped them on the ground when

the spider scared her!

At Christmas, i am for , but only if it has not been baked

using too much .

for some Japanese people, meat from is a delicacy.

What is a traditional Christmas activity?a. pudding hurlingb. cracker pullingc. hunting for chocolate eggs

Answer: b

Wales Turkey Norway Greece Hungary Sweden

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Make a new word by adding a suffix from the box. Use each suffix at least once.1

–some –ship –ion –ness –ery –ive –y –ful –ous –ation

appreciate machine jewel

wrinkle honest flavour

carnivore companion exhibit

calm resign citizen

expense trouble doubt

Circle the redundant word or words in each sentence. Rewrite each sentence, without the redundancy.2

The fake flavours were artificial.

The worried parents were very anxious.

The vase she made in pottery class was very unique.

Each word is missing the same sound. Add c, ch, ck or k.

3 Make a word by adding mis, dis or anti.4

flo strea

ba wards rome

ee s ool

riti al emist

wee ly lo al

appear clockwise

organised use

biotic adventure

satisfied leading

appointment miss

Change each verb to an adjective by adding able or ible.5

flex desire rely

admire notice value

collapse reverse argue

One of the underlined consonants needs to be doubled and the other one doesn’t. Write each word correctly.

6

diferent paralel exagerate

acidental comunity ocupation

necesary oposite recomend

Each sentence contains the hidden name of a city or country. Circle the letters that spell the name or that sound like the name. Write the name of the city or country correctly at the end.

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Oh no! first i broke my zipper, then the buttons popped off. Perth

Don’t forget your coat or you’ll be chilly. Chile

The jeweller traded only in diamonds and rubies.

Wash your hands often as you may pick up a germ any time.

When i saw the snake i ran away.

fran celebrated her birthday at the beach.

i wish this pain in my hand would go away.

The timber lining in our hallway was rotten.

Hand me that pole and peg so i can start putting the tent up.

Proofread this text. Circle the five mistakes and write the words correctly.8

i hate it in summer when mosquitos get into our room at night.

Whenever one gets me, the bite itchs like crazy. My little brother

usually gets bitten even worse than me. He scratchs himself all

the time. He worrys that one of these morninges he will wake up

and be one big mosquito bite!

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What equipment is used in the sport of curling, famous in Scotland?a. round stones and iceb. a snuggly bed and a doonac. curling tongs

Answer: a

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List words in unit order

Unit 1circusesstitchesmattressesquizzesvirusesgeniusessandwichesscarvesvalleyschimneysfactoriesprioritiestrousershandkerchiefsvolcanoes

Unit 2usefulscornfulawfulskilfulwilfulgratefulbeautifulpeacefulwonderfulresentfuldeceitfulthoughtfuldelightfulsuccessfulplentiful

Unit 3argumentmeasurementamazementexcitementachievementequipmentinstrumentexperimentimplementenvironmentadvertisementdisappointmentboredomchampionshipneighbourhood

Unit 4famousdangeroushumorousenormousmarvellousanxiousseriouscuriousobviouscautiousadventurousridiculousvenomousmischievousanonymous

Unit 5furiousenviousvariousvictoriouspreciousdeliciousluxuriousconsciousgorgeoushideouscourteouscourageousoutrageouscontagiousmiscellaneous

Unit 7echoachechoirchorusanchorchemiststomachorchidchronicorchestraarchitecttechnologycharacterpsychologyarchaeology

Unit 8localequallogicalusualmedicaloccasionalofficialhystericalhistoricalartificialidenticalexceptionaleventualtragicautomatic

Unit 9reliablecapableadorableavailablecomfortablemiserablevaluablehorribleterriblesensibleflexibleimpossibleinvisibleeligibleillegible

Unit 10oppositedifferentapplausepossessnecessaryintelligentaccidentalimmediateoccupationrecommendannouncementembarrassexaggeratecommunityparallel

Unit 11scubaradarsonarlasersmogheliportlamingtondieselbikinibraillepasteurisedsilhouetteguillotinesaxophonevalentine

Unit 13squawkawkwardawesomeordinaryorganiseorphanorchardornamentorthodontistpausenaughtyaudibleauthorexhaustauthentic

Unit 14misusemisleadmisadventuredismissdiseasedisguisedistressdisturbdisgustdisorganisedantisepticantibioticanticlimaxantisocialanticlockwise

Unit 15imperfectimpatientimpracticalimmatureinsaneincompleteindirectinappropriateinconvenientirregularirrelevantirresponsibleirresistibleillegalillogical

Unit 16disbeliefexcellencefascinationmisbehaviourdisappearanceresponsibilityembarrassmentacknowledgementimaginativeindependentsincerely excitedlyunfortunatelyinconvenientlyextravagantly

Unit 17kiwibatiktrekmochayogabazaarmandarinspaghettikayakmoccasintsunamisushikimonobonsaikarate

origamibouquetcamouflagecorroboreekaleidoscope

Unit 19squashliquidaquaacquireadequaterequirerequestfrequenttranquileloquentqueuequalityquantityquarantineinquisitive

Unit 20tonguerogueplaguecolleaguefatigueintriguedialoguecataloguesynagogueuniqueantiquetechniqueboutiquemosqueplaque

Unit 21fruitfluidruinsuitcaseguideguiltyjuicebiscuitpursuit

suitableguitarinquirebruiseintuitionnuisance

Unit 22flourcourseflavourfavouritecolourfulhumourharbourjournalnourishhonourodourmournfuldetourbehaviourtournament

Unit 23popularmanuallibraryinhabituniversedelicatecircularequatorbenefitdemocracydependentmonotonousmicroscopemagnificentcontradict

Unit 25annoydestroyloyalvoyageemploybuoyantdisplaydismay

slayrelayquaysurveyconveypreystorey

Unit 26typebyterhymemythrhythmoxygensynthetictypicalpyjamassymbolphysiciangypsysympathycenturytragedy

Unit 27varietypovertycharitycreativitysimplicitysinceritypersonalitymaturitymajorityminorityfamiliarityspecialityopportunityauthoritycuriosity

Unit 28brilliantignorantimportanttoleranthesitantredundantcurrent

urgentconfidentobedientconsistentincidentpermanentsufficientefficient

Unit 29distancebalanceassistancemaintenanceresistancesignificancesurveillancereluctancereassuranceabsenceaudienceexperienceviolenceevidenceconscience

Unit 31worshipcompanionshipmachineryschedulepermissiontensionferocioussuspiciousappreciateessentialconfidentialinfluentialcomplexionambitiousconscientious

Unit 32jewelcockatooshampoodidgeridoorendezvousnephew

curfewinterviewreviewbarbecueimpromptuvowelallowedgnawdrawer

Unit 33calmsoftenresigngnomeknuckledebtdoubtfulislandwrinklewrestleswordhandsomehonestyexhibitbusiness

Unit 34turkeypuddingchocolatemeringuefestivegourmettraditionalrecipeingredientssavouryflavoursomevegetariancarnivorousherbivorousomnivorous

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List words in aLphabetiCaL order

absence Unit 29accidental Unit 10ache Unit 7achievement Unit 3acknowledgement Unit 16acquire Unit 19adequate Unit 19adorable Unit 9adventurous Unit 4advertisement Unit 3allowed Unit 32amazement Unit 3ambitious Unit 31anchor Unit 7announcement Unit 10annoy Unit 25anonymous Unit 4antibiotic Unit 14anticlimax Unit 14anticlockwise Unit 14antique Unit 20antiseptic Unit 14antisocial Unit 14anxious Unit 4applause Unit 10appreciate Unit 31aqua Unit 19archaeology Unit 7architect Unit 7argument Unit 3artificial Unit 8assistance Unit 29audible Unit 13audience Unit 29authentic Unit 13author Unit 13authority Unit 27automatic Unit 8available Unit 9awesome Unit 13awful Unit 2awkward Unit 13

balance Unit 29barbecue Unit 32batik Unit 17bazaar Unit 17beautiful Unit 2behaviour Unit 22benefit Unit 23bikini Unit 11biscuit Unit 21bonsai Unit 17boredom Unit 3bouquet Unit 17boutique Unit 20braille Unit 11brilliant Unit 28bruise Unit 21

buoyant Unit 25business Unit 33byte Unit 26

calm Unit 33camouflage Unit 17capable Unit 9carnivorous Unit 34catalogue Unit 20cautious Unit 4century Unit 26championship Unit 3character Unit 7charity Unit 27chemist Unit 7chimneys Unit 1chocolate Unit 34choir Unit 7chorus Unit 7chronic Unit 7circular Unit 23circuses Unit 1cockatoo Unit 32colleague Unit 20colourful Unit 22comfortable Unit 9community Unit 10companionship Unit 31complexion Unit 31confident Unit 28confidential Unit 31conscience Unit 29conscientious Unit 31conscious Unit 5consistent Unit 28contagious Unit 5contradict Unit 23convey Unit 25corroboree Unit 17courageous Unit 5course Unit 22courteous Unit 5creativity Unit 27curfew Unit 32curiosity Unit 27curious Unit 4current Unit 28

dangerous Unit 4debt Unit 33deceitful Unit 2delicate Unit 23delicious Unit 5delightful Unit 2democracy Unit 23dependent Unit 23destroy Unit 25detour Unit 22dialogue Unit 20

didgeridoo Unit 32diesel Unit 11different Unit 10disappearance Unit 16disappointment Unit 3disbelief Unit 16disease Unit 14disguise Unit 14disgust Unit 14dismay Unit 25dismiss Unit 14disorganised Unit 14display Unit 25distance Unit 29distress Unit 14disturb Unit 14doubtful Unit 33drawer Unit 32

echo Unit 7efficient Unit 28eligible Unit 9eloquent Unit 19embarrass Unit 10embarrassment Unit 16employ Unit 25enormous Unit 4envious Unit 5environment Unit 3equal Unit 8equator Unit 23equipment Unit 3essential Unit 31eventual Unit 8evidence Unit 29exaggerate Unit 10excellence Unit 16exceptional Unit 8excitedly Unit 16excitement Unit 3exhaust Unit 13exhibit Unit 33experience Unit 29experiment Unit 3extravagantly Unit 16

factories Unit 1familiarity Unit 27famous Unit 4fascination Unit 16fatigue Unit 20favourite Unit 22ferocious Unit 31festive Unit 34flavour Unit 22flavoursome Unit 34flexible Unit 9flour Unit 22fluid Unit 21

frequent Unit 19fruit Unit 21furious Unit 5

geniuses Unit 1gnaw Unit 32gnome Unit 33gorgeous Unit 5gourmet Unit 34grateful Unit 2guide Unit 21guillotine Unit 11guilty Unit 21guitar Unit 21gypsy Unit 26

handkerchiefs Unit 1handsome Unit 33harbour Unit 22heliport Unit 11herbivorous Unit 34hesitant Unit 28hideous Unit 5historical Unit 8honesty Unit 33honour Unit 22horrible Unit 9humorous Unit 4humour Unit 22hysterical Unit 8

identical Unit 8ignorant Unit 28illegal Unit 15illegible Unit 9illogical Unit 15imaginative Unit 16immature Unit 15immediate Unit 10impatient Unit 15imperfect Unit 15implement Unit 3important Unit 28impossible Unit 9impractical Unit 15impromptu Unit 32inappropriate Unit 15incident Unit 28incomplete Unit 15inconvenient Unit 15inconveniently Unit 16independent Unit 16indirect Unit 15influential Unit 31ingredients Unit 34inhabit Unit 23inquire Unit 21inquisitive Unit 19insane Unit 15

instrument Unit 3intelligent Unit 10interview Unit 32intrigue Unit 20intuition Unit 21invisible Unit 9irregular Unit 15irrelevant Unit 15irresistible Unit 15irresponsible Unit 15island Unit 33

jewel Unit 32journal Unit 22juice Unit 21

kaleidoscope Unit 17karate Unit 17kayak Unit 17kimono Unit 17kiwi Unit 17knuckle Unit 33

lamington Unit 11laser Unit 11library Unit 23liquid Unit 19local Unit 8logical Unit 8loyal Unit 25luxurious Unit 5

machinery Unit 31magnificent Unit 23maintenance Unit 29majority Unit 27mandarin Unit 17manual Unit 23marvellous Unit 4mattresses Unit 1maturity Unit 27measurement Unit 3medical Unit 8meringue Unit 34microscope Unit 23minority Unit 27misadventure Unit 14misbehaviour Unit 16miscellaneous Unit 5mischievous Unit 4miserable Unit 9mislead Unit 14misuse Unit 14moccasin Unit 17monotonous Unit 23mosque Unit 20mournful Unit 22myth Unit 26

naughty Unit 13necessary Unit 10neighbourhood Unit 3nephew Unit 32nourish Unit 22nuisance Unit 21

obedient Unit 28obvious Unit 4occasional Unit 8occupation Unit 10odour Unit 22official Unit 8omnivorous Unit 34opportunity Unit 27opposite Unit 10orchard Unit 13orchestra Unit 7orchid Unit 7ordinary Unit 13organise Unit 13origami Unit 17ornament Unit 13orphan Unit 13orthodontist Unit 13outrageous Unit 5oxygen Unit 26

parallel Unit 10pasteurised Unit 11pause Unit 13peaceful Unit 2permanent Unit 28permission Unit 31personality Unit 27physician Unit 26plague Unit 20plaque Unit 20plentiful Unit 2popular Unit 23possess Unit 10poverty Unit 27precious Unit 5prey Unit 25priorities Unit 1psychology Unit 7pudding Unit 34pursuit Unit 21pyjamas Unit 26

quality Unit 19quantity Unit 19quarantine Unit 19quay Unit 25queue Unit 19quizzes Unit 1

radar Unit 11reassurance Unit 29

recipe Unit 34recommend Unit 10redundant Unit 28relay Unit 25reliable Unit 9reluctance Unit 29rendezvous Unit 32request Unit 19require Unit 19resentful Unit 2resign Unit 33resistance Unit 29responsibility Unit 16review Unit 32rhyme Unit 26rhythm Unit 26ridiculous Unit 4rogue Unit 20ruin Unit 21

sandwiches Unit 1savoury Unit 34saxophone Unit 11scarves Unit 1schedule Unit 31scornful Unit 2scuba Unit 11sensible Unit 9serious Unit 4shampoo Unit 32significance Unit 29silhouette Unit 11simplicity Unit 27sincerely Unit 16sincerity Unit 27skilful Unit 2slay Unit 25smog Unit 11soften Unit 33sonar Unit 11spaghetti Unit 17speciality Unit 27squash Unit 19squawk Unit 13stitches Unit 1stomach Unit 7storey Unit 25successful Unit 2sufficient Unit 28suitable Unit 21suitcase Unit 21surveillance Unit 29survey Unit 25sushi Unit 17suspicious Unit 31sword Unit 33symbol Unit 26sympathy Unit 26

synagogue Unit 20synthetic Unit 26

technique Unit 20technology Unit 7tension Unit 31terrible Unit 9thoughtful Unit 2tolerant Unit 28tongue Unit 20tournament Unit 22traditional Unit 34tragedy Unit 26tragic Unit 8tranquil Unit 19trek Unit 17trousers Unit 1tsunami Unit 17turkey Unit 34type Unit 26typical Unit 26

unfortunately Unit 16unique Unit 20universe Unit 23urgent Unit 28useful Unit 2usual Unit 8

valentine Unit 11valleys Unit 1valuable Unit 9variety Unit 27various Unit 5vegetarian Unit 34venomous Unit 4victorious Unit 5violence Unit 29viruses Unit 1volcanoes Unit 1vowel Unit 32voyage Unit 25

wilful Unit 2wonderful Unit 2worship Unit 31wrestle Unit 33wrinkle Unit 33

yoga Unit 17

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Spelling RuleS and tipSAdding able or ible

if the base word ends in silent e, the e is usually dropped before adding ible or able.

believable, collapsible

Some exceptions: noticeable, changeable, likeable, manageable

Adding ally

if a word ends in ic, add ally to form the adverb.

magic magically automatic automatically

Exception: public publicly

Suffixes ence, ance, ency and ancy

if the adjective ends in ent, the noun usually ends in ence.

absent absence

if the adjective ends in ant, the noun usually ends in ance.

distant distance

Nouns can also end in ency or ancy.

efficient efficiency buoyant buoyancy

Adding in, un, im, ir and il

The prefixes in and un can be used in front of base words beginning with most letters.

im can only be used in front of m or p. immortal impossible

ir can only be used in front of r. irreversible

il can only be used in front of l. illegible

Adding ous

if a base word ends in ce or y, change the e or y to i before adding ous.

grace gracious vary various

if the base words ends in our, drop the u before adding ous.

humour humorous

Adding mis or dis

if a word starts with s, you usually keep the s when adding mis or dis.

disservice misspelt

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d e v e l o p s : A b o u t t h e a u t h o r sHelen Pearson and Janelle Ho combine many years of teaching experience

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