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subsistence
interview
irregular
intermission
antisocial

musician
obsession
luminous
illegal

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Year 4 Spelling Tests

Year 4 spelling continues with more words with prefixes
and suffixes. It is possible that your child will not know the
meanings of quite a few of these words, so make sure you
either explain the meanings or encourage them to look
them up in the dictionary. Learning spellings is a great way
to extend vocabulary, so as part of their spelling practice,
you could ask your child to write each word into their
own sentence to show that they know the meaning of the
word. Could they also find out the meanings of the various
different prefixes? This can really help them when it comes
to understanding other unfamiliar words.
Try various different strategies for learning spellings: with
some lists (such as Test 5 or Test 10) you could write each
half of the word on a separate piece of card, then jumble up
all the cards for your child to re-assemble. You could also
practise grouping words according to a certain criteria,
for example: with the words from Test 3, your child could
write each word on a separate piece of card and then group
them according to their prefix. What would the words be
with their prefix missing? Can they spot a rule for why each
prefix has been added?
When you come to testing them, read out the words
aloud in a different order to the one given in the list.
Make sure you look at any mistakes your child has
made and ensure that they focus on learning these
words over the next few days.
Towards the end of the school year, test your child on the
End of Year Test. Make sure you address any issues before
your child moves onto Year 5 (for example: if they struggle
with a particular prefix or ending, make sure you find other
similar words for them to practise with).

Year 4 Spelling

Test 1

The prefix subLOOK

COVER

WRITE

CHECK

submarine
subway
subtract
subterranean
substandard
subsistence
subordinate
subcontinent
submerge
subscribe
sublime
subheading
subdued
subject

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subzero

Test 2

The prefix interLOOK

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CHECK

interview
intercity
international
intercept
interpret
interval
intermittent
interminable
intermission
interface
interconnect
internal
interaction
interdependent

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interact

Test 3

The prefixes ir- / il- / in- / imLOOK

COVER

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CHECK

irregular
illegal
impatient
irrational
illegible
incompetent
immovable
irregular
illogical
irretrievable
illiterate
inconceivable
impressionable
irreconcilable

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inactive

Test 4

The prefix antiLOOK

COVER

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CHECK

anticlockwise
anticlimax
antiseptic
antibiotics
antibody
antioxidant
antibacterial
anticipate
antifreeze
anticlimactic
anticyclone
antidote
antifungal
antiquated

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antisocial

Test 5

The suffix -ssion / -cian

LOOK

COVER

WRITE

CHECK

percussion
discussion
beautician
confession
optician
permission
electrician
impression
technician
aggression
magician
compassion
politician
obsession

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musician

Test 6

Words ending ous

LOOK

COVER

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CHECK

adventurous
famous
various
mountainous
poisonous
tremendous
enormous
glamorous
jealous
conspicuous
luminous
blasphemous
cavernous
ferocious

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dangerous

Test 7

Words where ch sounds like /k/

LOOK

COVER

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CHECK

stomach
orchestra
anchor
orchid
chemistry
chorus
technology
chaos
character
ache
loch
mocha
epoch
scheme

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mechanic

Test 8

Words ending ation

LOOK

COVER

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CHECK

elation
information
sensation
preparation
admiration
adoration
declaration
invitation
creation
formation
emigration
immigration
appreciation
rotation

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congratulation

Test 9

Words ending sion

LOOK

COVER

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revision
division
conversion
occasion
explosion
television
persuasion
comprehension
collision
immersion
excursion
confusion
decision
invasion

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diversion

Test 10

Words ending gue / que

LOOK

COVER

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CHECK

tongue
dialogue
unique
fatigue
opaque
intrigue
technique
colleague
boutique
rogue
cheque
vague
plaque
catalogue

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antique

Year 4 End of Year Test:

subcontinent

conspicuous

submerge

luminous

subscribe

blasphemous

internal

orchestra

interaction

anchor

interdependent

orchid

irretrievable

preparation

illiterate

admiration

inconceivable

adoration

antibacterial

conversion

anticipate

occasion

antifreeze

explosion

permission

technique

electrician

colleague

impression

boutique