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3.159 Spelling Patterns and Confusables Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.159 Spelling Patterns and Confusables. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Spelling Patterns & Confusables - Apply grade‑level spelling generalizations (drop final e, double consonant, change y→i) and choose between frequently confused words (to/too/two; there/their/they’re; your/you’re). (CCSS L.3.2; TEKS §110.5 3.23; FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.C.3.2; VA SOL 3.8b)

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Grade 3

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Choose the spelling that makes the sentence correct. The photographer is ____ the best pictures for the yearbook. (choose + ing)
Achooseing
Bchooosing
Cchoosing
Dchosing
Solution & Explanation:Choice C is correct because choose drops the final e before -ing to become choosing.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
During proofreading, which spelling should the student choose? Most of the class ____ hard for the final test. (study + ed)
Astuddyed
Bstudyed
Cstudiedd
Dstudied
Solution & Explanation:Choice D is correct because study changes y to i before -ed to become studied.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Pick the spelling that belongs in the sentence. The student finally ____ to the teacher's suggestions. (reply + ed)
Areplyed
Breplayd
Creplied
Drepllied
Solution & Explanation:Choice C is correct because reply changes y to i before -ed to become replied.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.159 (Apply grade‑level spelling generalizations (drop final e, double consonant, change y→i) and choose between frequently confused words (to/too/two; there/their/they’re; your/you’re).).

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