Basic Spelling

In this lesson, you will learn some basic spelling tricks.

Spelling

In order to receive good conventions score, you'll need to be able to edit your essays for spelling mistakes. There are many complexities to spelling in English, but on this page, you'll learn some of the basics that will get you through most words.

Please read through the spelling lessons and study guides below. Go slowly, and make sure you really understand each concept before moving on to the next section.

Once you feel like you understand all of the concepts, try taking the quiz at the bottom of the page.

Lesson Outline

  • short vowels and long vowels

  • e's and endings

  • double consonants at the end

  • -S versus -ES

  • no S plurals

  • when Y becomes I

  • i before e

  • prefix trick

Lesson 1.1 - Basic Spelling
Basic Spelling Study Guide.docx
Basic Spelling Flash Cards