Words Containing 'gue' or 'que' Quiz
English Resource Description
A spelling quiz designed for Year 3 and Year 4 students focuses on words containing the letter combinations 'gue' or 'que'. This engaging activity is intended to be a quick, 5-10 minute exercise to consolidate the teaching of statutory words, spelling rules, or patterns. It is especially useful for reinforcing learning soon after initial teaching or for aiding long-term retention. The quiz requires no equipment, making it a convenient and accessible tool for classroom use.
Throughout the quiz, students are presented with sentences that contain a missing word, and they must choose the correct spelling from a list of options. For example, they must select the correct spelling of 'antique' to complete the sentence about a vase sold at auction. Other words to be spelled correctly include 'catalogue', 'technique', 'vague', 'mosque', 'intrigue', 'league', 'unique', 'grotesque', and 'queue'. Each question is crafted to test the pupils' understanding and recall of these specific spelling patterns, guiding them towards mastery of the English language.