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Spelling List 4: Verbs Ending in -ize — Answers

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Spelling List 4: Verbs Ending in -ize — Answers

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: organize

2.Write the word three times: realize

Answer: realize

3.Write the word three times: recognize

Answer: recognize

4.Write the word three times: apologize

Answer: apologize

5.Write the word three times: memorize

Answer: memorize

6.Write the word three times: summarize

Answer: summarize

7.Write the word three times: criticize

Answer: criticize

8.Write the word three times: emphasize

Answer: emphasize

9.Write the word three times: specialize

Answer: specialize

10.Write the word three times: sympathize

Answer: sympathize

11.Write the word three times: visualize

Answer: visualize

12.Write the word three times: categorize

Answer: categorize

13.Write the word three times: prioritize

Answer: prioritize

14.Write the word three times: finalize

Answer: finalize

15.Write the word three times: minimize

Answer: minimize

Part B: Fill the gap

Choose the word from your list that fits each sentence and write it in the gap.

16.Let's (answer space) our closet so we can find things.

Answer: organize

17.I didn't (answer space) how late it was.

Answer: realize

18.I could (answer space) my cousin's voice anywhere.

Answer: recognize

19.You should (answer space) for bumping into her.

Answer: apologize

20.We have to (answer space) the poem by Friday.

Answer: memorize

21.Can you (answer space) the chapter in three sentences?

Answer: summarize

22.Good coaches don't (answer space) players in front of the team; they give helpful tips.

Answer: criticize

23.Use bold letters to (answer space) the most important word.

Answer: emphasize

24.Some doctors (answer space) in treating children.

Answer: specialize

25.I (answer space) with my friend because I lost a pet once too.

Answer: sympathize

26.Close your eyes and (answer space) the ball going through the hoop.

Answer: visualize

27.We will (answer space) the animals as mammals, birds or reptiles.

Answer: categorize

28.Make a list to (answer space) your homework, starting with the most urgent task.

Answer: prioritize

29.The class will (answer space) plans for the science fair this week.

Answer: finalize

30.Close the windows to (answer space) the noise from the street.

Answer: minimize

Part C: Use the word

Write your own sentence for each word. Check your spelling when you finish.

31.Write a sentence using organize.

Model answer: We helped Mom organize the garage on Saturday.

Any sentence that uses "organize" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

32.Write a sentence using recognize.

Model answer: I did not recognize my teacher at the grocery store.

Any sentence that uses "recognize" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

33.Write a sentence using apologize.

Model answer: He wanted to apologize for forgetting her birthday.

Any sentence that uses "apologize" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

34.Write a sentence using memorize.

Model answer: Our class will memorize the Texas pledge.

Any sentence that uses "memorize" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

35.Write a sentence using summarize.

Model answer: Please summarize the article about armadillos in your own words.

Any sentence that uses "summarize" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

36.Write a sentence using prioritize.

Model answer: Good students prioritize their work before a big test.

Any sentence that uses "prioritize" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

Part D: Test yourself

Ask a parent to read each word aloud. Write each word without looking at your list, then check your answers together.

37.Listen and write word 1: (answer space)

Answer: organize

38.Listen and write word 2: (answer space)

Answer: realize

39.Listen and write word 3: (answer space)

Answer: recognize

40.Listen and write word 4: (answer space)

Answer: apologize

41.Listen and write word 5: (answer space)

Answer: memorize

42.Listen and write word 6: (answer space)

Answer: summarize

43.Listen and write word 7: (answer space)

Answer: criticize

44.Listen and write word 8: (answer space)

Answer: emphasize

45.Listen and write word 9: (answer space)

Answer: specialize

46.Listen and write word 10: (answer space)

Answer: sympathize

47.Listen and write word 11: (answer space)

Answer: visualize

48.Listen and write word 12: (answer space)

Answer: categorize

49.Listen and write word 13: (answer space)

Answer: prioritize

50.Listen and write word 14: (answer space)

Answer: finalize

51.Listen and write word 15: (answer space)

Answer: minimize

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