Commonly Confused Words 1 Quiz

The "Commonly Confused Words 1 Quiz" is a spelling assessment tool designed for Year 5 and Year 6 students. This quiz, created by KS2Gems, is a brief activity meant to last between 5 to 10 minutes and requires no additional equipment for the children. Its primary aim is to consolidate the understanding of statutory words, spelling rules, or patterns that have been taught during the week. Additionally, it's a useful resource to aid in the long-term retention of these spelling concepts, even after the initial teaching period has passed.

Each slide of the quiz presents a sentence with a blank space where a commonly confused word should be placed. Students are tasked with selecting the correct spelling from a list of options to complete the sentence appropriately. For instance, they must choose the right word to fit in sentences about a misty "effect" on a picture, the "ascent" of a mountain, the Queen's "assent" to a law, the "descent" following a mountain climb, "dissent" at a meeting, crossing a "desert" in the heat, enjoying "dessert" after a meal, determining if a tree is "farther" away than a rock, referring to one's "father" as Dad, and feeling "weary" after a run. This quiz not only tests students' spelling skills but also reinforces their understanding of word meanings and usage in context.