Every question here is written by Prism in the style of the tests. None is copied from a real paper, and a fresh one is drawn each time a child practises.
From foundation to exam standard
Two questions at each level. Tap an option to check it.
Foundation where a child in Year 3 or 4 starts
Question 1Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word is spelt incorrectly?
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Answer: B, rein
How to work it out
“rein” should be spelt “reign”.
It is on the Year 3 and 4 spelling list; the other three are spelt correctly.
Why the other options are wrong
A (height): “height” is spelt correctly. Children often write “hieght” by mistake, so check the letters.
C (group): “group” is spelt correctly. Children often write “groop” by mistake, so check the letters.
D (knowledge): “knowledge” is spelt correctly. Children often write “knowlege” by mistake, so check the letters.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which spelling is correct?
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Answer: B, complete
How to work it out
“complete” is correct.
It is on the Year 3 and 4 spelling list; a common mistake is “compleet”.
Why the other options are wrong
A (compleet): Two letters are swapped: “complete” has “te”, not “et”.
Standard the 11 Plus standard, Year 5
Question 3Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word completes the sentence with the correct spelling?
Is it _____ to bring a packed lunch on the trip?
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Answer: C, necessary
How to work it out
Is it necessary to bring a packed lunch on the trip?
One collar, two sleeves: one c, two s.
Why the other options are wrong
A (necesary): A double letter is missed: “necessary” has “ss”, but this writes only one “s”.
B (neccessary): An extra “c” is doubled: “necessary” has only one “c” here.
D (nessesary): This writes “esses” where “necessary” has “ecess”.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which part has a spelling mistake? Choose “No mistake” if there is none.
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Answer: B, the libary,” whispered
How to work it out
“libary” should be spelt “library”.
Say both r sounds: li-brar-y.
Why the other options are wrong
A (“Please be quiet in): “Please” and “quiet” are spelt correctly here. The misspelt word is in another part.
C (Mrs Okafor): “Okafor” and “Mrs” are spelt correctly here. The misspelt word is in another part.
D (to the noisy group.): “group” (not “groop”) is spelt correctly here. The misspelt word is in another part.
E (No mistake): There is a mistake: “libary” should be spelt “library”. Say both r sounds: li-brar-y.
Exam standard what the papers ask in Year 6
Question 5Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word is spelt incorrectly?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B, recieve
How to work it out
“recieve” should be spelt “receive”. i before e except after c: re-c-ei-ve.
Why the other options are wrong
A (medicine): “medicine” is spelt correctly. Children often write “medecine” by mistake, so check the letters.
C (embarrass): “embarrass” is spelt correctly. Children often write “embarass” by mistake, so check the letters.
D (familiar): “familiar” is spelt correctly. Children often write “familar” by mistake, so check the letters.
Question 6Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word is spelt incorrectly?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C, familar
How to work it out
“familar” should be spelt “familiar”.
Family + iar: fam-il-i-ar.
Why the other options are wrong
A (tomorrow): “tomorrow” is spelt correctly. Children often write “tommorow” by mistake, so check the letters.
B (beginning): “beginning” is spelt correctly. Children often write “begining” by mistake, so check the letters.
D (government): “government” is spelt correctly. Children often write “goverment” by mistake, so check the letters.
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