Spelling Words for Class 5

What do You Understand by Spelling Words?

The process of placing letters in the right order to form words is known as spelling. It's a skill that calls for memory, focus and familiarity with linguistic conventions. Spelling correctly improves written communication and advances one's language skills in general.

Examples: probably, mustered, orthodox, valediction, metallurgy and many more.

Concepts to Remember for Formation of Spelling Words

1. Phonetics: Phonetics is the study of the sounds of human speech. It involves understanding how speech sounds are produced, how they are transmitted as signals, and how they are received and perceived by the listener.

Examples:

→ pneumonia (noo-moh-nee-uh)
→ entrepreneur (ahn-truh-pruh-nur)
→ colonel (kur-nl)
→ chameleon (kuh-mee-lee-uhn)
→ catastrophe (kuh-tas-truh-fee)

2. Common Prefixes and Suffixes: Understanding these can help in spelling and understanding the meanings of words.

Prefixes: 

→ ante- : ante-chamber (a small room before the main room)
→ dis- : disconnect (to break the connection)
→ sub- : submarine (a watercraft that operates underwater)
→ mis- : misunderstand (to interpret incorrectly)
→ non- : nonfiction (writing based on facts and real events)

Suffixes:

→ -ology : biology (the study of living organisms)
→ -phobia : arachnophobia (fear of spiders)
→ -ify : intensify (to make or become more intense)
→ -less : fearless (without fear)
→ -ment : improvement (the act or process of making something better)

3. Double Consonants: These refer to consecutive occurrences of the same consonant in a word. Double consonants can affect the pronunciation and meaning of a word.

Examples: 

→ The little rabbit nibbled on the crunchy carrot.
→ Shelly will juggle colourful balls at the circus.
→ The buzzing bees flew around the blooming flowers.
→ Daniel was happy to collect shiny pebbles by the beach.

4. Silent Letters: These are letters that are present in a word but are not pronounced

Examples: 

→ The schoolyard was in chaos as the sound of the noisy laughter created confusion.
→ She decided to resign from the design team, leaving a noticeable void in their plans.
→ Studying psychology opened a new world as she delved into the mysteries of the human mind.
→ The leaves on the trees turned vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow as a sign that autumn had arrived.

5. Homophones: These are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. 

Examples: 

a) Knight/Night 

→ The brave knight fought the dragon in the medieval tale.
→ The stars twinkle in the night

b) Write/Right

→ Please write your name on the top of the paper.
→ Make sure to turn right at the traffic light.

c) Flare/Flair

→ The emergency vehicle had a bright orange flare.
→ She decorated her room with a lot of artistic flair.

6. Word Families: These are groups of words that share a common root or base, and they often have similar meanings. 

For example, Emily felt an overwhelming sense of happiness as she danced happily in the sunshine, spreading joy to everyone around her.

List of Spelling Words