Wide Range Achievement Test Wide Range Achievement Spelling Subtest 5

Question 1

Which word is spelled correctly for the meaning 'able to be believed'?

Accepted Answer

credible

Answer

'Credible' uses the suffix '-ible' because it comes from a Latin root that does not form a complete English word with '-able.'

Question 2

A student writes 'arguement.' What is the error?

Accepted Answer

Extra 'e' inserted

Answer

When adding '-ment' to 'argue,' the final 'e' is dropped: argument.

Question 3

Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'full of beauty'?

Accepted Answer

beautiful

Answer

'Beautiful' changes the 'y' in 'beauty' to 'i' and uses '-ful' (one 'l').

Question 4

Which word contains a correctly spelled Greek-origin suffix meaning 'fear of'?

Accepted Answer

aquaphobia

Answer

'Aquaphobia' combines 'aqua' (water) and 'phobia' (fear), the standard Greek-derived spelling.

Question 5

Which spelling is correct for the word meaning 'to make legal'?

Accepted Answer

legalize

Answer

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

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