Common GCSE errors
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accelerate |
Good drivers accelerate carefully.
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accommodation |
That accommodation was the best.
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across |
We had to wade across the stream.
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address |
Address the judge as 'Your Honour'.
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advertisement |
I saw an advertisement for a new drink.
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affect |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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effect |
A rhetorical device, such as a question, is used for effect rather than to get an answer.
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beginning |
My hair is beginning to go grey.
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believe |
I can't believe she has married him.
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character |
I like a person with a friendly character.
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college |
Do you want to go to college or university?
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committee |
The committee meet today.
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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definite |
Is it definite that Jim is coming?
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desperate |
I'm desperate for a long cold drink.
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disappointment |
Cook a test pancake to avoid disappointment.
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embarrassed |
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except |
I'll eat anything except bananas.
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exercise |
Exercise is beneficial to your health.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Year 9
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: Year 9
Handwriting worksheets: Year 9
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