Adding and Removing Letters
Worksheet Description
This worksheet is a spelling activity tailored for students in grade 11, divided into two parts to test their knowledge of word construction. Part 1 presents words that may contain extra letters, requiring students to indicate with ‘yes’ or ‘no’ if there are superfluous characters and then write the word correctly without the extras. Part 2 switches the focus to words that might be missing letters, again asking students to mark ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and then write the words correctly by adding the necessary letters. This dual approach ensures students understand how to both trim excess letters and fill in missing ones to achieve correct spelling.
The worksheet teaches students to critically analyze word structure for accuracy in spelling. In Part 1, it reinforces the ability to identify and eliminate unnecessary letters, improving their editing skills. Part 2 helps students recognize when a word is incomplete and how to correctly complete it, which is crucial for writing proficiency. Both parts of the exercise contribute to a comprehensive understanding of word formation and spelling, essential for academic success and clear written communication. All of these 11th grade spelling words either have too many or too few letters. Decide which it is and place them on the lines. The words in this set include: aesthetic, awry, enigma, equitable, igminy, insidious, malleable, patent, preeminent, premise