A number of secondary schools have identified the following words as common errors among this age group.
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climb |
They set out to climb Mount Everest.
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column |
You can't support a building with just one column.
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concentration |
You need good concentration to win.
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conclusion |
I came to the conclusion that they were wrong.
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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conscious |
She was conscious of what she said to her mother.
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consequence |
Beware the consequence.
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continuous |
The assessment of your work will be continuous.
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creation |
The Emperor Qin ordered the creation of an army of terracotta warriors to guard him after his death.
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daughter |
My brother's daughter is my niece.
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decide |
Jane had to decide which way to go.
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decision |
The decision to stay at home was absolute.
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definite |
Is it definite that Jim is coming?
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design |
Do you like the design of this web site?
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development |
Development of new business is vital to an economy.
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diamond |
The investigator solved the mystery of the missing diamond.
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diary |
Yoghurt is a diary product made from cows.
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disappear |
Click the box again and it will disappear.
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disappoint |
As long as you try your best you won't disappoint me.
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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
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: Key Stage 3: Secondary Spelling List: cli - dis
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: Key Stage 3: Secondary Spelling List: cli - dis
Handwriting worksheets: Key Stage 3: Secondary Spelling List: cli - dis
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