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English Class 5 - Spellings Notes

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Spellings

Welcome to the chapter on Spellings for Class 5. In this chapter, you will learn how to spell words correctly, understand spelling rules, and practice spelling through fun activities. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to write and recognize correct spellings with confidence!

Introduction

Spelling means writing words with the correct letters in the right order. Good spelling helps you read, write, and communicate clearly.

Why Is Spelling Important?

  • Helps others understand your writing.
  • Makes your work neat and correct.
  • Improves your reading and vocabulary.

Common Spelling Rules

  • i before e except after c: Example: believe, receive
  • Double the last consonant before adding -ing or -ed: Example: run → running, stop → stopped
  • Drop the final 'e' before adding -ing: Example: make → making, write → writing
  • Change 'y' to 'i' before adding -es or -ed: Example: cry → cries, carry → carried

Tricky Words to Remember

  • friend
  • beautiful
  • because
  • enough
  • their
  • piece
  • quiet
  • favourite

Fun Activity: Spelling Bee!

Play a spelling bee with your friends or family. Take turns spelling words aloud. See who can spell the most words correctly!

Summary

  • Spelling means writing words correctly.
  • Follow spelling rules to avoid mistakes.
  • Practice spelling tricky words often.

Practice Questions

  1. Spell the word for a close companion: _______
  2. Write the correct spelling: becuase / because
  3. What is the rule for adding -ing to "make"?
  4. Spell the word that means "not loud": _______
  5. Change "cry" to its plural form.

Challenge Yourself

  • List five words you find difficult to spell and practice them.
  • Write a short story using at least five tricky words from this chapter.

Did You Know?

  • The longest word in English has 45 letters: "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis".
  • Spelling bees are popular competitions in many countries!

Glossary

  • Spelling: Writing words with the correct letters.
  • Rule: A guide to help you spell words correctly.
  • Tricky word: A word that is hard to spell.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. friend
  2. because
  3. Drop the final 'e' before adding -ing: make → making
  4. quiet
  5. cries

Practice spellings every day to become a spelling champion!

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