5th Grade Spelling Test

A free 5th grade spelling test to print. It has 20 questions, Name, Date and Score lines, and an answer key.

Other versions: Version B · Version C

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What is on the test

• Part A, multiple choice: 9 questions. Circle the letter of the right answer.
• Part B, write the word: 11 questions. Write the word on the line.
• Time limit on the sheet: 20 minutes. Use it, or give no time limit.

Skill check

The last part of the sheet is for you. It says which questions test which skill.

• Questions 1–20: Spelling, Grade 5. Common Core L.5.2e; TEKS 110.7(b)(2)(B)(i), 110.7(b)(2)(B)(iii), 110.7(b)(11)(D)(xi) and more.

How to use it

1. Print one copy for each student.
2. Read the instructions for each part with the class.
3. Mark the test with the answer key. Write the score out of 20.
4. Look at the skill check. Find the skill with the most mistakes and teach it again.
5. Print Version B for a retest. It asks new questions on the same skills.

The questions in Version A

This is what the test asks. The answers are on the answer key.

Part A: Multiple choice

1. Which pattern does "phonics" have?
   1. tele
   2. graph
   3. phon
2. Which pattern does "essential" have?
   1. cial
   2. tial
3. Which pattern does "science" have?
   1. ance
   2. ence
4. Which pattern does "whistle" have?
   1. silent g
   2. silent h
   3. silent t
5. Which pattern does "your" have?
   1. first word
   2. second word
6. Which pattern does "spectator" have?
   1. port
   2. spect
   3. tract
7. Which pattern does "referring" have?
   1. double
   2. no double
8. Which pattern does "invisible" have?
   1. in
   2. im
   3. il
   4. ir
9. Which pattern does "pleasant" have?
   1. ant
   2. ent

Part B: Write the word

10. Write the whole word: pati____
11. Write the whole word: begi_____
12. Write the whole word: essen____
13. Write the whole word: __yme
14. Write the whole word: __regular
15. Unscramble the letters: ierzemmo
16. Write the whole word: pr_nc_p_l
17. Write the whole word: _____ator
18. Write the whole word: ____gram
19. Unscramble the letters: undtset
20. Unscramble the letters: aoaelwnlc

Practice first

Worksheets for the same skills:

• 5th Grade Spelling Worksheets

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