IEO Spelling & Phonics 2

Question 1

Which of these words is spelled incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

Belive

Answer

'Belive' is incorrect; the correct spelling is 'believe' with an 'e' before the 'v.'

Question 2

What does the phonics rule 'i before e, except after c' apply to?

Accepted Answer

Words like 'receive' and 'ceiling'

Answer

The rule 'except after c' means that after the letter 'c,' we write 'ei' as in 'receive' and 'ceiling.'

Question 3

How many syllables does the word 'communication' have?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

'Communication' has 5 syllables: com-mu-ni-ca-tion.

Question 4

Which word uses a double consonant correctly?

Accepted Answer

Cutting

Answer

When a short-vowel word ends in a single consonant, double it before '-ing' — so 'cut' becomes 'cutting.'

Question 5

Which word has the 'ough' pronounced as in 'through'?

Accepted Answer

Though

Answer

In 'though,' 'ough' is pronounced like the long 'o' sound, the same as in 'through' (both rhyme with 'go').

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