Grade 5 - Spelling

Grade 5 Commonly Misspelled Words Worksheet

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Commonly Misspelled Words

Grade 5 - Spelling - Challenge Me

Worksheet 1

  1. Which spelling is correct for the word meaning "without doubt"?

    Letter boxes show the target spelling with selected letters hidden.A row of 10 boxes for the letters of a word. 10 boxes are empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.

  2. Which word correctly completes the sentence? Water moved ____ the filter.

  3. Which spelling should be corrected before publishing: "beginning" or "begining"?

  4. Spell the commonly misspelled word that means likely to happen.

    A row of 8 boxes with the answer letters hidden.A row of 8 boxes for the letters of a word. 8 boxes are empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.

  5. Which memory hook helps spell "definitely"?

  6. Which spelling is correct for the word meaning "needed or required"?

    Letter boxes show the target spelling with selected letters hidden.A row of 9 boxes for the letters of a word. 9 boxes are empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.

  7. Which word correctly completes the sentence? Clouds ____ covered the Moon.

  8. Which spelling should be corrected before publishing: "definitely" or "definately"?

  9. Spell the commonly misspelled word that means the start.

    A row of 9 boxes with the answer letters hidden.A row of 9 boxes for the letters of a word. 9 boxes are empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.

  10. Which memory hook helps spell "tomorrow"?

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About this worksheet

Commonly misspelled words need careful attention because many do not follow a simple sound-it-out pattern matters in fifth grade because students meet longer words in science, history, and written responses. Students may write quickly and choose a familiar-looking error, especially in words with doubled letters, unusual vowel groups, or silent-looking endings. This worksheet keeps the attention on one spelling pattern or word-study habit at a time, so students must use the title skill rather than eliminate unrelated choices. Students choose correct spellings, replace misspelled words in sentences, write words from meaning clues, identify common errors, and use memory hooks to proofread. The items rotate among choosing correct spellings, using meaning clues, naming word parts, and writing short answers from letter patterns. Support versions use a smaller word bank and fewer options. Standard and challenge versions add closer misspellings and more independent recall. Ask your child to say the word, mark the prefix, suffix, root, syllable, or apostrophe pattern, and then reread the whole sentence to confirm that the spelling still fits the meaning.

What your child will learn

  • Correct common errors
  • Use memory hooks
  • Spell from context
  • Proofread carefully

Worked example

Necessary has one c and two s letters, so neccessary and necesary are both errors.

Common mistake

Choosing the spelling that looks closest to the way the word is pronounced.

Helpful hint

Look for doubled letters and unusual vowel groups before you decide.

Unstressed SyllablesCompound and Hyphenated Words

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with commonly misspelled words?
Choosing the spelling that looks closest to the way the word is pronounced.
How can I help my child with commonly misspelled words?
Look for doubled letters and unusual vowel groups before you decide.
Are these 5th grade spelling worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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