Helpful words for Functional Skills Writing exams, including letter writing
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sincerely |
She apologised very sincerely.
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faithfully |
The dog faithfully followed its owner around the house.
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complaint |
I will refer your complaint to my boss.
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company |
The company president has resigned.
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council |
The council won't allow any more houses here.
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therefore |
I'm tired, therefore I'm going home.
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because |
The joke wasn't funny because it was crude.
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official |
A decree is an official command or order.
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practical |
Wearing high heels in the mountains is not very practical.
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firstly |
I will meet you there, but firstly I must go to the bank.
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nevertheless |
It is going to be a difficult task, nevertheless we must try our best.
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beneficial |
Exercise is beneficial to your health.
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formal |
It's a formal dinner so we need to dress smartly.
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informal |
The uniform for the school trip was very informal.
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purpose |
I will reject these goods as unfit for purpose.
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audience |
The audience ignored the speaker.
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consumer |
A consumer is someone who purchases/uses a product.
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referral |
The lady asked her doctor for a referral to the hospital surgeon.
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reservation |
The table reservation was for tonight.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Functional Skills Writing Words (copy)Refine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.
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: Functional Skills Writing Words (copy)Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
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!
Take a Spelling Test: Functional Skills Writing Words (copy)Challenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Printable Activities: Functional Skills Writing Words (copy)Take your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: Functional Skills Writing Words (copy)Enhance both spelling and handwriting with this activity.
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