Spelling Challenge

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1. Which word is spelled correctly?
Correct answer: A. Because
Explanation: Because is the correct spelling.
2. Spelling Challenge — item 2: Which word is spelled correctly?
Correct answer: A. Friend
Explanation: Friend is the correct spelling.
3. Which suffix can turn teach into a person who teaches?
Correct answer: A. -er
Explanation: Teacher is formed by adding the suffix -er.
4. Which prefix means not in the word unfair?
Correct answer: A. un-
Explanation: The prefix un- can mean not, as in unfair.
5. Which word has a silent letter?
Correct answer: A. Knight
Explanation: Knight has a silent k at the beginning.
6. Which plural spelling is correct?
Correct answer: A. Berries
Explanation: For words ending in consonant plus y, change y to i and add es.
7. Spelling Challenge — item 7: Which word is spelled correctly?
Correct answer: A. Separate
Explanation: Separate is the correct spelling.
8. Which spelling correctly adds -ing to run?
Correct answer: A. Running
Explanation: Running doubles the n before adding -ing.
9. Which word has the long a sound?
Correct answer: A. Cake
Explanation: Cake has a long a sound often signaled by silent e.
10. Spelling Challenge — item 10: Which word is spelled correctly?
Correct answer: A. Beautiful
Explanation: Beautiful is the correct spelling.

1. Which word is spelled correctly?