Some groups of words are based on the same root word but have different prefixes or suffixes. You will need to think about the rules for adding these.
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activity |
The observatory monitors activity from the volcano.
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actor |
The actor got his cue to go on stage.
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agree |
I wholly agree with you.
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amended |
Our teacher amended the spelling of my name in the register.
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building |
Let's explore that old building.
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believe |
I can't believe she has married him.
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bravery |
I admire her bravery.
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cookery |
Cookery club is my favourite after school activity.
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covered |
His body is covered in tattoos.
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discovery |
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dancing |
He has a flair for dancing.
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fairness |
The people were treated with fairness.
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hopefully |
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lately |
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pleasure |
It gives me great pleasure to be here today.
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shopping |
The shopping mall is closed today.
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significant |
There was a significant increase in vinyl sales this year.
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signpost |
' Look for a special red signpost along this lane, then make a wish.'.
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symbolised |
On our map a cross on top of a black square symbolised a church with a tower.
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joyless |
Everything in the drab, joyless room was painted elephant grey.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Yr 4 : Word families
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: Yr 4 : Word families
Handwriting worksheets: Yr 4 : Word families
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