Mrs. Rudolph English 8 Quarter 2 Spelling Study Guide

1. Mrs. RudolphEnglish 8Quarter 2 Spelling Study Guide

2. How the spelling tests work: Students are given four (4) opportunities to spell all of the words correctly during each quarter. If they pass the test on try #1, 2, or 3 they do not have to take another spelling test (once you've passed, you're done for the quarter). As these are mastery spelling words for the district, this is an all-or-nothing grade. If they do not pass the test by try #4, they receive a zero. 2009 Test Dates:

3. Quarter 2 Spelling List all right haven’t quit tried a lot hole quite weather already hoping receive whole because its rhythm write believe it’s right writing choose loose surely written chose lose their your does neighbor there you’re enough principal they’re doughnut finally through pharaoh quiet Bold words are Bonus

4. all right Sample Sentence: Your answers are all right. Definition: satisfactorily; acceptably Tip/Trick: “alright” is a ‘slang’ version of this word

5. a lot Sample Sentence: There is a lot of stuff here. Definition: Very many, a large number; also, very much Tip/Trick: Make sure you leave a noticeable space between the ‘a’ and ‘lot,’ since they are two separate words!

6. already Sample Sentence: Is it Monday already? Definition: by this or that time; previously; prior to or at some specified or implied time; now; so soon; so early Tip/Trick: This is not a grouping of “all” of us being “ready”, so there are NOT two l’s.

7. because Sample Sentence: I left the movie because it was too long. Definition: for the reason that; due to the fact that

8. believe Sample Sentence: Do you believe in ghosts? Definition: to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so Tip/Trick: ‘i’ before ‘e’ rule

9. choose Sample Sentence: You have to choose your lunch carefully. Definition: to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference Tip/Trick: Present-tense version of chose.

10. chose Sample Sentence: He chose the wrong answer. Definition: to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference Tip/Trick: Past-tense version of choose.

11. does Sample Sentence: What does your friend do after school? Definition: to create, form, or bring into being

12. enough Sample Sentence: I’ve had enough running for one day. Definition: adequate for the want or need; sufficient for the purpose or to satisfy desire

13. finally Sample Sentence: It’s finally Friday! Definition: at the final point or moment; in the end, in a final manner; conclusively or decisively, at last; eventually; after considerable delay.

14. haven’t Sample Sentence: They haven’t been here today. Definition: to cause to, as by command or invitation to not happen Tip/Trick: contraction of ‘have’ and ‘not’.

15. hole Sample Sentence: He made a hole-in-one! Definition: an opening through something; gap; aperture

16. hoping Sample Sentence: She was hoping he would notice her new hairstyle. Definition: the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best Tip/Trick: If you add and extra ‘p’ the word becomes a bunny ‘hopping’ down the path.

17. its Sample Sentence: The book has lost its jacket. Definition: the possessive form of the word ‘it’. An apostrophe makes it a contraction.

18. it’s Sample Sentence: It’snot too late yet. Definition: contraction of ‘it’ and ‘is’

19. loose Sample Sentence: His jeans are too loose. Definition: free from anything that binds or restrains; unfettered

20. lose Sample Sentence: I never lose at Monopoly! Definition: to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery

21. neighbor Sample Sentence: My neighbor is nosy. Definition: a person who lives near another; a person or thing that is near another; one's fellow human being; a person who shows kindliness or helpfulness toward his or her fellow humans. Tip/Trick: BREAKS the ‘i’ before ‘e’ rule!

22. principal Sample Sentence: Mr. Travis is our principal. Definition: first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost

23. quiet Sample Sentence: Please be quiet during tests. Definition: making no noise or sound, esp. no disturbing sound

24. quit Sample Sentence: Never quit before you’re done. Definition: to stop, cease, or discontinue

25. quite Sample Sentence: It is quite a lengthy novel. Definition: completely, wholly, or entirely; actually, really, or truly; to a considerable extent or degree.

26. receive Sample Sentence: Did you receive any mail yesterday? Definition: to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered) Tip/Trick: USE the ‘i’ before ‘e’ except after ‘c’ rule here!

27. rhythm Sample Sentence: Dance to the rhythm of the rain. Definition: movement or procedure with uniform or patterned recurrence of a beat, accent, or the like

28. right Sample Sentence: Go two blocks, and then turn right. Definition: -opposite of left in directionality -in accordance with what is good, proper, or just.

29. surely Sample Sentence: Surely you’re not serious?! Definition: undoubtedly, assuredly, or certainly

30. their Sample Sentence: The missing piece was in their car. Definition: A form of the possessive case of ‘they’ used as an attributive adjective, before a noun: their home; their rights

31. there Sample Sentence: Under the seat over there. Definition: in or at that place: opposite of ‘here’

32. they’re Sample Sentence: They’re going to be surprised! Definition: people in general exist or live Tip/Trick: Contraction of ‘they’ and ‘are’.

33. through Sample Sentence: Ghosts can pass through walls. Definition: in at one end, side, or surface and out at the other Tip/Trick: The word ‘thru’ is an informal, simplified or ‘slang’ spelling of the word through.

34. tried Sample Sentence: She tried so hard. Definition: tested and proved good, dependable, or trustworthy: subjected to hardship, worry, trouble, or the like.

35. weather Sample Sentence: The weather is beautiful today. Definition: the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc. Tip/Trick: “whether” refers to alternatives like yes/no.

36. whole Sample Sentence: I can’t believe I ate the whole thing! Definition: comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total

37. write Sample Sentence: Please write me a five-paragraph essay. Definition: to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe

38. writing Sample Sentence: Your writing needs to be neat and legible. Definition: the act of a person or thing that writes

39. written Sample Sentence: He has written two novels. Definition: expressed in writing instead of being spoken.

40. your Sample Sentence: Dry your hands. Definition: one's: used to indicate that one belonging to oneself or to any person

41. you're Sample Sentence: You’regoing to get sick. Definition: one; anyone; people in general exist or live Tip/Trick: contraction of ‘you’ and ‘are’

42. doughnut Sample Sentence: I like glaze on my doughnut. Definition: a small cake of sweetened or, sometimes, unsweetened dough fried in deep fat, typically shaped like a ring or, when prepared with a filling, a ball Tip/Trick: The word ‘donut’ is a “slang” form of the word. Bonus Word

43. pharaoh Sample Sentence: He acts like an Egyptian pharaoh. Definition: a title of an ancient Egyptian king Bonus Word