Wide Range Achievement Test Wide Range Achievement Spelling Subtest 3

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct spelling of a word meaning 'to feel remorse'?

Accepted Answer

apologize

Answer

In American English, 'apologize' with '-ize' is the standard spelling.

Question 2

A student spells the word as 'enviroment.' What is missing?

Accepted Answer

An 'n' before the 'm'

Answer

The correct spelling 'environment' includes 'n' before 'm': envir-on-ment.

Question 3

Which word correctly uses the prefix 'un-'?

Accepted Answer

unnecessary

Answer

'Unnecessary' correctly combines 'un-' with the base word 'necessary.'

Question 4

Which of these homophones is spelled correctly for the meaning 'to walk through water'?

Accepted Answer

wade

Answer

'Wade' means to walk through water; 'weighed' is the past tense of 'weigh.'

Question 5

What is the correct spelling of the adjective meaning 'related to knowledge'?

Accepted Answer

knowledgeable

Answer

'Knowledgeable' retains the 'e' from 'knowledge' before the suffix '-able.'

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