Spelling Words for Class 7

Spelling Words and Its Formation - Class 7

  • What are Spelling Words?
  • Basic Rules and Tips on Formation of Spelling Words
  • List of Spelling Words
  • FAQs
  • What are Spelling Words?

    Spelling refers to the precise and proper arrangement of letters in a word. It entails being able to replicate words using accepted grammar rules, making sure that every letter is arranged correctly to reflect the desired statement. Accurate communication of thoughts and ideas is made possible by proper spelling, which is crucial for both reading and writing.

    Basic Rules and Tips on Formation of Spelling Words

    1. Phonetic Spelling: Phonetic spellings deviate from conventional spelling conventions by expressing words according to how they are pronounced. Phonetic spellings, as opposed to rigidly following traditional spelling rules, try to accurately represent the sound of words.

    Examples:

    Standard Spellings

    Phonetic Spellings

    knight 

    nait

    phone

    fown

    laugh

    laf

    enough

    inuf

    through

    thru

    wednesday

    wenzday

    knob

    nob

    2. Silent Letters: Silent letters are letters in words that are not pronounced. They exist in the spelling of a word but are not pronounced when the word is spoken. This is because many words in the English language have roots in languages like Latin, Greek, French, and German. Words that were borrowed or modified may have had their pronunciation altered, but their original spelling was kept. Silent letters have remained of these historical pronunciations.

    Examples:

    Silent Letters

    Words

    silent "e"

    palatable

    silent "h"

    honour

    silent "k"

    knowledge

    silent "l”

    almond

    silent "w"

    wrestle

    silent "g"

    gnome

    silent "b”

    debt

    silent "c"

    scene

    silent "d"

    handsome

    3. Double Letters: A final consonant that is preceded by a single vowel in a word that is single-syllabic or has a stressed final syllable is often doubled before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

    Examples:

    Word

    Double Letters

    bookkeeper

    here, we have a double 'o' and a double 'k'

    committee

    here, we have a double 'm' and a double 't’

    successful

    here, we have a double 's' and a double 'c'

    mississippi

    here, we have multiple double letters ('ss' and 'pp')

    running

    here, we have double n before adding '-ing'

    hopping

     here, we have double p before adding '-ing'

    bidding

    here, we have double b before adding '-ing'

    4. Suffixes and Prefixes: These are referred to as affixes, which are groupings of letters that are added to a root word's beginning (prefixes) or end (suffixes) to change its meaning.

    Examples:

    Prefixes

    Suffixes

    un - unpleasant 

    colourful - ful

    re - rebuild

    homeless - less

    dis - disagree 

    actor - or

    pre - preview

    improvement - ment

    mis - misunderstand

    cheerful - ful

    5. Word Families: These are groups of words that share a common root or base word and have a similar pattern or structure.

    Examples:

    Base Word

    Word Family

    appear

    appear, appearance, disappear, reappear, unappealing

    paint

    paint, painter, painting, repaint, painted

    educate

    educate, education, educator, educational

    friend

    friend, friendly, friendship, unfriendliness

    act

    act, action, actor, react, active

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    List of Spelling Words

    Spelling Words List for Class 7

    FAQs

    1. Why is learning spelling important?

    Answer: Learning spelling is important because it ensures effective communication. In written communication, proper spelling prevents misunderstandings and aids in the precise conveying of ideas.

    2. State any tips for remembering difficult spellings.

    Answer: One can effortlessly remember challenging spellings by practising frequently, breaking the word down into smaller components, and making associations with words they already know.

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