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Free 5th Grade Spelling List 4: Verbs Ending in -ize

Fifteen action words that end in -ize in American English, such as organize, recognize and summarize. Your child learns the -ize ending and how to add -d and -ing, then practices with writing, gap-fill sentences, their own sentences and a parent-read test.

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Grade
5th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Spelling Lists
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
51
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • spelling verbs with the -ize ending
  • dropping the final e before adding -ing (organize → organizing)
  • using American spelling
  • writing words from dictation

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this spelling list

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this spelling list for?

5th Grade students (typically ages 10–11) working on spelling lists. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 51 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheets5th Grade · English · Spelling Lists

Spelling List 4: Verbs Ending in -ize

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Date

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Work through the four parts in order. Say each word out loud as you write it.

Part A: Your words

In American English, these verbs end in -ize: organize, realize, recognize. To add an ending, drop the e and add -ed or -ing (organize → organized, organizing). A few words always end in -ise, like surprise, exercise and advise, so learn those separately. Write each word three times and underline ize.

1.Write the word three times: organize (answer space)
2.Write the word three times: realize (answer space)
3.Write the word three times: recognize (answer space)
4.Write the word three times: apologize (answer space)
5.Write the word three times: memorize (answer space)
6.Write the word three times: summarize (answer space)
7.Write the word three times: criticize (answer space)
8.Write the word three times: emphasize (answer space)
9.Write the word three times: specialize (answer space)
10.Write the word three times: sympathize (answer space)
11.Write the word three times: visualize (answer space)
12.Write the word three times: categorize (answer space)
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