Spelling Practice Hub
Master spelling with rules, word lists, interactive quizzes, and printable worksheets. A complete spelling resource for students of all ages!
Spelling Rules Essential patterns every speller should know
The Most Important Rules
I Before E, Except After C
Put i before e in most words, but flip them after the letter c.
Drop the Silent E
When adding a suffix that starts with a vowel, drop the silent e at the end.
Double the Final Consonant
For short vowel words ending in one consonant, double it before adding -ed or -ing.
Change Y to I
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to i before adding a suffix.
Plurals: Add -ES
Words ending in s, sh, ch, x, z need -es to form the plural.
Q is Always Followed by U
In English, the letter q is almost always followed by u.
"I before E, except after C, or when sounded as A, as in neighbor and weigh." Exceptions exist (weird, seize, science), but this rhyme covers most words!
Weekly Spelling Lists Grade-level word lists for regular practice
Use the Look, Cover, Write, Check method: Look at the word carefully, cover it up, write it from memory, then check if you got it right. Repeat 3 times for each word!
Silent Letters Letters you write but don't pronounce
Silent K (before N)
Silent W (before R)
Silent B (after M or before T)
Silent G (before N)
Silent H
For silent K words, remember: "The Knight Knew to Knock on the door with his Knee." The K is always silent before N!
Commonly Misspelled Words Words that trip up even good spellers
Top 20 Tricky Words
| Common Mistake | Correct Spelling | Tip to Remember |
|---|---|---|
| accomodate | accommodate | 2 c's and 2 m's |
| becuase | because | Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants |
| calender | calendar | Ends in -ar, not -er |
| definately | definitely | There's "finite" inside it |
| embarass | embarrass | 2 r's and 2 s's |
| Febuary | February | Don't forget the first R |
| goverment | government | There's an N before the M |
| happend | happened | Double P + -ed ending |
| independant | independent | Ends in -ent, not -ant |
| jewlery | jewelry | Jewel + ry (no extra e) |
| knowlege | knowledge | Know + ledge |
| libary | library | Don't skip the first R |
| mispell | misspell | Mis + spell = double S |
| neccessary | necessary | 1 collar (c) and 2 sleeves (s) |
| occured | occurred | Double c and double r |
| realy | really | Real + ly = double L |
| seperate | separate | There's "a rat" in separate |
| tommorow | tomorrow | One M, two R's... wait: 1 m, 2 r's |
| untill | until | Only one L at the end |
| Wendsday | Wednesday | Wed-nes-day (say all 3 parts) |
Break tricky words into smaller parts: to-mor-row, Feb-ru-ary, Wed-nes-day. Saying each syllable clearly helps you remember every letter!
Spelling Worksheets Printable activities for practice and review
Fill in the Blanks
Complete sentences with the correct spelling of missing words.
Unscramble the Words
Rearrange jumbled letters to spell the correct word.
Correct or Wrong?
Identify which words are spelled correctly and fix the wrong ones.
Spelling Word Search
Find hidden spelling words in a grid of letters.
Interactive Spelling Quiz Test your spelling skills with instant feedback
Start a Spelling Quiz
Select your level and click Start to begin a 10-question quiz.
Frequently Asked Questions Common questions about spelling practice
The best way to improve spelling is consistent daily practice. Use the Look, Cover, Write, Check method for new words. Read books regularly to see correct spelling in context. Take spelling quizzes (like the one above!) to test yourself, and keep a personal list of words you find tricky. Even 10 minutes a day of focused practice makes a big difference over time.
English borrows words from many languages (Latin, French, Greek, German, and more), and each language has different spelling patterns. That's why English has silent letters, irregular spellings, and words that sound the same but are spelled differently (homophones like "there," "their," and "they're"). Learning the origin of tricky words can sometimes help explain their spelling!
Try these strategies: 1) Group words by their silent letter pattern (all silent K words together, etc.). 2) Exaggerate the silent letter when studying: say "k-nife" or "w-rite" in your head. 3) Create silly sentences using multiple words with the same silent letter. 4) Use flashcards with the silent letter highlighted in a different color. The visual connection helps your brain remember!
For most students, 10-15 words per week is ideal. Younger kids (Grades 1-2) should focus on 8-10 simpler words, while older students (Grades 3-5) can handle 12-15 words. Quality matters more than quantity: it's better to truly master 10 words than to rush through 20. Use our weekly lists above and the interactive quiz to practice throughout the week!
Spell check is a great safety net, but relying on it too much can slow down learning. The best approach is to try spelling words on your own first, then use spell check to verify. When it catches an error, take a moment to learn the correct spelling instead of just clicking "fix." Think of spell check as a teacher who helps you learn, not someone who does your homework for you!