Spelling Tests Worksheet for 15-Year-Old Students | English Language Practice

Instructions

This worksheet is designed to test and improve your spelling of commonly misspelled words. Read the instructions for each section carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided.

Section A: Word Scramble

The letters of the following words have been mixed up. Unscramble the letters to spell the word correctly.

1. cdoaoctemam: _________________________
2. nceeiccons: _________________________
3. rrssbaaem: _________________________
4. slenufceort: _________________________
5. nmrvueoae: _________________________
6. lmeolsciaensu: _________________________
7. csnsyreae: _________________________
8. cmomnered: _________________________
9. etapaser: _________________________
10. csniouocntsei: _________________________

Section B: Context Clues

Read each sentence carefully. Circle the correct word from the options in the brackets and write it in the blank space provided.

1. The new law will positively _______________ (affect / effect) the economy.
2. The school _______________ (principal / principle) has a strict policy on tardiness.
3. Her red shoes were a perfect _______________ (complement / compliment) to her black dress.
4. Please remain _______________ (stationery / stationary) while the photograph is being taken.
5. _______________ (Their / They're / There) going to be late if they don't leave now.
6. The book lost _______________ (its / it's) cover.
7. I would rather have the apple _______________ (than / then) the orange.

Section C: Find and Correct the Error

Each sentence below contains one spelling mistake. Identify the misspelled word and write the correct spelling in the space provided.

1. It was a memorable ocassion for the whole family.
   Correction: _________________________
2. I can definately be there by 8 PM.
   Correction: _________________________
3. The old cemetary on the hill is rumoured to be haunted.
   Correction: _________________________
4. My English teacher is very particular about correct grammer.
   Correction: _________________________
5. The steady rythm of the rain was very relaxing.
   Correction: _________________________
6. It is not neccessary to shout.
   Correction: _________________________

Answer Key

Section A: Word Scramble

1. accommodate
2. conscience
3. embarrass
4. fluorescent
5. manoeuvre
6. miscellaneous
7. necessary
8. recommend
9. separate
10. conscientious

Section B: Context Clues

1. affect
2. principal
3. complement
4. stationary
5. They're
6. its
7. than

Section C: Find and Correct the Error

1. occasion
2. definitely
3. cemetery
4. grammar
5. rhythm
6. necessary