Free CALT Orthography and Spelling Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following words correctly applies the FLOSS rule?

Accepted Answer

Fluff

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Gas

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Dog

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Bus

Question 2

The digraph 'ck' is typically used to spell the /k/ sound in which situation?

Accepted Answer

After a short vowel in a one-syllable word.

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After a long vowel sound.

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At the beginning of a word.

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After a consonant.

Question 3

In the word 'hope', the Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) pattern serves what primary function?

Accepted Answer

It makes the preceding vowel long and is silent.

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It makes the 'o' a short vowel sound.

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It is pronounced as a separate syllable.

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It indicates the word is a plural noun.

Question 4

Which word correctly demonstrates the rule for changing 'y' to 'i' before adding a suffix?

Accepted Answer

Happily

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Playing

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Joyfull

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Studys

Question 5

Which pair of words best illustrates the difference between a closed syllable and an open syllable?

Accepted Answer

go / got

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cat / bat

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see / sea

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table / label

Question 6

The spelling of the word 'muffin' is an example of which orthographic rule?

Accepted Answer

The Rabbit Rule

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The FLOSS Rule

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The Silent-e Rule

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The 'y' to 'i' Rule