Year 5 NAPLAN Spelling Sample Questions
10 real Year 5 NAPLAN Spelling questions from our practice bank. Medium difficulty. Select an answer to reveal the worked solution. Free, no signup, open in 10 seconds.
Sample questions
All questions are medium difficulty and drawn from the Skillo practice bank. Each worked solution is revealed after you select an answer.
SAMPLE QUESTION 1 — Medium
The recipe Zac found online said that the __________ for the lamingtons included desiccated coconut and chocolate icing. Which option shows the correct spelling of the missing word?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 2 — Medium
Anika always tried to make ___ decisions. Which spelling is correct?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 3 — Medium
The school principal made an ___ announcement. Which spelling is correct?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 4 — Medium
The tour guide asked the hikers not to ___ when she was explaining the history of the site. Which spelling is correct?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 5 — Medium
Kofi was ___ by the magician's tricks. Which spelling is correct?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 6 — Medium
Which word is spelled correctly? Mei felt a great sense of ___ after finishing her bushwalk to the top of the ridge.
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SAMPLE QUESTION 7 — Medium
Regular ___ helps you stay fit for longer hiking trips in the national park. Which spelling is correct?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 8 — Medium
During the science fair, Anika's __________ on the life cycle of the monarch butterfly won first prize in her category. Which option shows the correct spelling of the missing word?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 9 — Medium
The school newsletter said that students must wear ___________ clothing during the outdoor swimming carnival at the local pool. Which option shows the correct spelling of the missing word?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 10 — Medium
Mei's swimming teacher encouraged her to keep a ___________ record of her lap times so she could track her improvement over the season. Which option shows the correct spelling of the missing word?
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