How do you know whether a word ends in able or ible?

A useful rule of thumb: if the root is a complete word, the ending is usually able (comfortable, readable). If the root is not a word on its own, it is usually ible (visible, possible). The word endings pages practice this and the ant and ent, ance and ence pairs.

How can my child spell long words correctly?

Say the word slowly and split it into syllables, then spell one syllable at a time. Pay extra attention to the unstressed syllable, where vowels often sound like uh (the schwa sound), as in the a of about. The multisyllabic words pages walk through this step by step.

How do the crosswords and word scrambles help with spelling?

Each crossword clue gives a meaning, and the answer must be spelled correctly to fit the grid. The six crosswords review able and ible, ance and ence, ment and ness, homophones, cian and ist job words and commonly misspelled words, and the four word scrambles use tricky spelling, geography, story and part of speech words.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All 37 sheets include an answer key with every correct spelling.

5th Grade Identify Correct Spelling Worksheets

Ages 10-11 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable identify correct spelling worksheets for 5th grade students (Ages 10-11). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

5th Grade Reading Spelling Identify correct spelling Clear All

Proofread for Suffix Spelling

GradeGrades 4 & 5

TopicSpelling

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Explore all of our 5th grade spelling worksheets, covering spelling list practice, trace and write spelling words, identify correct spelling, color & spell, and more.

Spelling list practice Word scrambles Hidden letters Spelling crosswords Silent letters Prefixes and suffixes Double consonants Word endings Multisyllabic words

Frequently Asked Questions

5th graders are expected to spell grade-level words correctly and consult references when needed (CCSS L.5.2.E). In practice that means spelling words with prefixes and suffixes, choosing tricky endings like able or ible, handling double consonants and silent letters, and breaking long words into syllables.

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