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Study the word list: Spellings w.c. 4.5.2020

This week, you are learning to distinguish sets of homophones (words which sound the same but which mean different things). You will need to look up the meaning of each word and ensure that you understand what it means when it is spelt in that way.

	aisle	The bride walked down the aisle of the church.
	isle	An isle is a small island. *
	altar	There are candles on the altar.
	alter	I'm going to alter my hair style.
	bridal	Her bridal gown was spectacular.
	bridle	The girl fitted the horse's bridle on. *
	cereal	Wheat is an example of a cereal grain.
	serial	This TV drama is a weekly serial.
	draft	This is the first draft of my speech.
	draught	The open door caused a draught.
	compliment	I gave the man a compliment about his new hat. *
	complement	Her scarf complemented her outfit.
	desert	Why did the soldier desert his post?
	dessert	I'd like ice-cream for dessert.
	precede	To precede means to come before.
	proceed	When the green light shows, the cars may proceed. *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Use the list: Spellings w.c. 4.5.2020

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look	aisle
Say
Cover	Look again
Write
Check

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

aisle

isle

altar

alter

bridal

bridle

cereal

serial

draft

draught

compliment

complement

desert

dessert

precede

proceed

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Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.

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The bride walked down the _____ of the church.

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