Let's solve this step by step. The task is to match the definitions or phrases with the correct
Spelling Words from the list provided on the right.
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Part 1: Match the Spelling Word to each definition or phrase
We’ll go through each clue and find the matching word from the
Spelling Words list:
1.
base or floor → "bottom"
- *Bottom* means the lowest part, like a base or floor.
✔ Answer: bottom
2.
bunny → "rabbit"
- A bunny is a young rabbit; both are synonyms.
✔ Answer: rabbit
3.
show up or seem → "appear"
- To appear means to show up or become visible.
✔ Answer: appear
4.
warm months → "summer"
- Summer is the warmest season of the year.
✔ Answer: summer
5.
salad → "lettuce"
- Lettuce is a common ingredient in salads.
✔ Answer: lettuce
6.
alphabet → "letter"
- The alphabet consists of letters.
✔ Answer: letter
7.
decoration or award → "ribbon"
- Ribbons are often used as decorations or awards (e.g., medals).
✔ Answer: ribbon
8.
meal → "supper"
- Supper is a meal, usually eaten in the evening.
✔ Answer: supper
9.
happen → "occur"
- Occur means to happen.
✔ Answer: occur
10.
improved → "better"
- If something improves, it becomes better.
✔ Answer: better
11.
foot sport → "soccer"
- Soccer is a sport played with feet.
✔ Answer: soccer
12.
horseshoe → "hollow"
- A horseshoe is shaped like a U and has a hollow center.
✔ Answer: hollow
13.
use to get higher up → "ladder"
- A ladder is used to climb higher.
✔ Answer: ladder
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Part 2: Write the Spelling Word that rhymes with each word
Now we look for words from the list that rhyme with the given words.
14.
knowledge → Rhymes with
college
- Both end with "-ledge" and sound like /lɛdʒ/.
✔ Answer: college
15.
follow → Rhymes with
hollow
- Both have the same ending sound: /ˈhɒləʊ/ (British) or /ˈhoʊloʊ/ (American), which rhymes with "follow".
✔ Answer: hollow
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✔ Final Answers:
#### Part 1:
1. bottom
2. rabbit
3. appear
4. summer
5. lettuce
6. letter
7. ribbon
8. supper
9. occur
10. better
11. soccer
12. hollow
13. ladder
#### Part 2:
14. college
15. hollow
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- For
Part 1, we matched meanings based on synonyms, definitions, or associations (like "bunny" = "rabbit", "warm months" = "summer").
- For
Part 2, we focused on
rhyme: finding words from the list that sound similar at the end.
- "Knowledge" and "college" both end with the "-ledge" sound.
- "Follow" and "hollow" both end with the "-ollow" sound.
This exercise helps reinforce vocabulary, spelling, and phonics (especially medial consonants, as noted in the lesson title).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of double consonant words worksheet.