Testing spelling -- Exploring NAPLAN

Year 7 Spelling
Write the words on your sheet as I say them.
I will say them 3 times.
(Say the word, read the sentence, say the word)
1. It’s been raining since Monday.
2. There are many members of the lizard family.
3. I don’t like the taste of strawberries.
4. I’d like to climb mountains.
5. I heard a different version of the story.
6. The guests at the party consumed all the food.
7. My Mum is training to run in a marathon.
8. I need to do some exercise to improve my fitness.
9. The boy gave a perfect description of the lost dog.
10. Some types of wild mushrooms are poisonous.
11. He was overwhelmed by the amount of work.
12. The clock was antique and very valuable.
13. We were disappointed when we had to leave early.
14. The announcement was made over the radio.
15. Our new community hospital is
16. equipped with an operating theatre.
17. Previous patients had to travel
18. to the city for surgery.
19. Sam gets into all sorts of mischief at my house.
20. When our cats recognise his voice,
21. they immediately head
22. for their most secluded hiding place.
23. Many athletes have found that
24. regular training can make a substantial difference
25. to their level of performance.
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