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5th Grade Commonly Misspelled Words worksheets

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Commonly Misspelled Words

Grade 5 Spelling Worksheet

NameDate

Fill in the missing letters and write the whole word on the line.

  1. bea_tiful (very pretty)

  2. bec_ _se (the word that gives a reason)

  3. def_nitely (for sure)

  4. nec_ssary (needed)

  5. tomo_ _ow (the day after today)

  6. a_ _ress (where a person lives)

  7. dis_ppear (vanish from sight)

  8. begin_ing (the start)

  9. c_ _ _ _t (grabbed a ball out of the air)

  10. en_ _ _ _ (as much as you need)

  11. i_land (land with water all around it)

  12. k_owledge (what you know)

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5th Grade Commonly Misspelled Words worksheet 1 – printable PDF
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About this worksheet

Some words are easy to say and hard to spell, such as because, beautiful and tomorrow, since the tricky part is a silent letter, a double letter or a vowel pair that is easy to mix up. On this fifth grade sheet each of twelve words has its tricky letters missing, with a short clue, and the child writes the whole word on the line.

Versions 4 to 6 hide one more letter than versions 1 to 3. Each version has different words, and the answer key gives every word.

What your child will learn

  • Spot the tricky part of a word
  • Spell silent and double letters
  • Use a clue to find the word
  • Write the whole word

Common Core standard: L.5.2.E

Worked example

bec_ _se (the word that gives a reason) is because.

Common mistake

Spelling the word the way it sounds, as in becuz or tomorow.

Helpful hint

Say the word slowly and write all of it. The missing letters are the tricky part.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with commonly misspelled words?

Spelling the word the way it sounds, as in becuz or tomorow.

How can I help my child with commonly misspelled words?

Say the word slowly and write all of it. The missing letters are the tricky part.

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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