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Word for Wednesday: Necessary

Our Word for Wednesday theme for 2023 is tricky spelling words. This year, as well as sharing the definition and etymology of each week’s word, we will end every blog post with some tips and tricks to help you spell it. So far in February, we've looked at the word receive. This week's word is necessary. If something is necessary, it means it is essential or a requirement. Here is necessary used in some example sentences: Please bring the necessary protective clothing on the school trip. It is necessary to get a good night’s sleep. If necessary, I will do my homework before playing with my friends. Necessary has been used in English since the &...

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One of the students has put in a huge amount of effort in completing Spellzone at least 3 times a week since his arrival with us in January. Looking at his scores after the latest GL testing, his standardised score has risen from 99 to 131. This is a truly phenomenal result. I just wanted to share the best result I have ever seen.

Terrie Penrose-Toms, Casterton College

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