Free Year 5 Common letter patterns / different... Practice | Skillo
Year 5 students preparing for NAPLAN need to be confident with common letter patterns / different pronunciations. Use phonic, morphemic and vocabulary knowledge to read and spell words that share common letter patterns but have different pronunciations. Skillo has targeted practice questions for this exact skill, mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, free and ready to go.
Start Free Practice →What is tested: Common letter patterns / different pronunciations
- ✓Use phonic, morphemic and vocabulary knowledge to read and spell words that share common letter patterns but have different pronunciations.
- ✓Questions present words in sentence context
- ✓Australian English spelling conventions apply throughout
Sample questions
Question 1 — Easy
The weather reporter on the evening news said that the __________ coming in from the Southern Ocean would bring heavy rain to Tasmania overnight. Which option shows the correct spelling of the missing word?
Answer: 'Front' is the correct spelling. It is a short, common word with 'fr-' at the start and '-ont' at the end, not '-unt' or with added letters.
Question 2 — Medium
The farmer explained that growing ___________ vegetables was better for the environment and produced healthier food for families. Which option shows the correct spelling of the missing word?
Answer: 'Organic' is a single straightforward spelling — 'or-gan-ic'. There is only one 'r' and one 'n', with no doubling.
Question 3 — Hard
The stall holders at the Eumundi Markets were ___________ in their praise for the handmade wooden toys crafted by the local artisan. Which option shows the correct spelling of the missing word?
Answer: 'Generous' is the correct spelling. The '-erous' ending (not '-ourous' or '-orus') is the standard and correct form of this adjective.
How to use Skillo for Year 5 Spelling
- Select Year 5 and Spelling on the home screen
- Use Quick Practice — questions on common letter patterns / different pronunciations will appear as part of the session
- Check the Skill Breakdown on your profile to track your accuracy on common letter patterns / different pronunciations specifically
- Review explanations after each question to understand the reasoning behind correct answers
Skillo is free, requires no email or account details, and is built specifically for Australian students. Every question is mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0 and filtered by skill so your child practises exactly what they need.
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