Spell tricky look-alike words

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet

Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   Use this

   Milo tested how loud noise can [effect] the growth of a bean plant. The results surprised the judges, who had expected no change.

2. 1.

   Esme edits a science report. Which spelling should replace the marked word?

   • affected
   • effect
   • affect
   • afect
3. 2.

   The mayor asked the [counsel] to vote on the new bike lanes. Several members wanted a longer study first. Jun edits a town report. Which spelling should replace the marked word?

   • councils
   • counsel
   • council
   • counsil
4. 3.

   Ren took a deep ____ before the race began. Luz checks the grammar of the sentence first. Which spelling fits the blank?

   • breth
   • breathe
   • breath
   • breaths
5. 4.

   The shiny hallway floor created the [allusion] of a puddle, but the floor was perfectly dry. Milo edits a story. Which spelling should replace the marked word?

   • illusion
   • ilusion
   • illusions
   • allusion
6. 5.

   The [principle] greeted us at the door. Noah explains the check. Tala wrote "The principle greeted us at the door." Which choice fixes it and gives the reason?

   • principle, because the sentence needs a person who leads the school
   • principal, because the sentence needs a person who leads the school
   • principal, because the sentence needs a rule that guides behavior
   • principle, because the sentence needs a rule that guides behavior
7. 6.

   The town will ____ with the plan only if the ____ approves it. Pia fills both blanks. Which pair fits the sentence?

   • precede; council
   • proceed; counsel
   • precede; counsel
   • proceed; council
8. 7.

   Kira thanked the coach for the [complement] after practice. The kind words made the tired team smile. Ren edits a note. Which spelling should replace the marked word?

   • complament
   • complement
   • compliments
   • compliment
9. 8.

   The bike stayed ____ at the red light. Tala explains the check. Which choice gives the right spelling for the blank, and the reason?

   • stationery, because the sentence needs a word for paper and envelopes
   • stationary, because the sentence needs a word for standing still
   • stationary, because the sentence needs a word for paper and envelopes
   • stationery, because the sentence needs a word for standing still
10. 9.

    Mr. Okafor ____ worked at the bakery, but now he teaches cooking. Zee explains the check. Which choice gives the right spelling for the blank, and the reason?

    • formerly, because the sentence needs a word for in a polite, serious way
    • formally, because the sentence needs a word for at an earlier time
    • formerly, because the sentence needs a word for at an earlier time
    • formally, because the sentence needs a word for in a polite, serious way
11. 10.

    The hikers saw a [dessert] of sand and rock stretching to the horizon. They packed extra water. Bo edits a travel story. Which spelling should replace the marked word?

    • desert
    • desurt
    • dessert
    • deserts