
The more common the word, the more people expect us to be able to spell them. There are some tricky common words, though, because the English language is complex partly because it is made up of lots of different languages.
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one |
The was only one pen left in the box.
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done |
At last I've done all my work.
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gone |
They've gone to Florida for a week.
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some |
Would you like some fish and chips?
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come |
I'll come round to your house.
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were |
What were you doing out late last night?
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before |
Pierce the lid before cooking.
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sure |
Make sure the plant has water.
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because |
I like you because you understand me.
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friend |
I to the end will be your friend.
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build |
They wanted to build a house.
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people |
There are lots of people in the park.
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beautiful |
That's a beautiful dress you're wearing.
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their |
Their means 'belonging to them.'.
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Learn about these words in Unit 18. Irregular common words – common errors e.g. would, who, does
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
Spelling games using the word list: Some short common words - part 2
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
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