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Study the word list: Some short common words - part 2

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.

 one The was only one pen left in the box.
done At last I've done all my work.
gone They've gone to Florida for a week.
some Would you like some fish and chips?
come I'll come round to your house.
were What were you doing out late last night?
before Pierce the lid before cooking.
sure Make sure the plant has water.
because I like you because you understand me.
friend I to the end will be your friend.
build They wanted to build a house.
people There are lots of people in the park.
beautiful That's a beautiful dress you're wearing.
their Their means 'belonging to them.'.

Learn more about these words in Unit 18. Irregular common words – common errors e.g. would, who, does

Use the list: Some short common words - part 2

'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' spelling exercise for Some short common words - part 2 Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look
one
Say
Cover
Write
Check

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

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Cover the word.

Write the word.

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one
done
gone
some
come
were
before
sure
because
friend
build
people
beautiful
their

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Some short common words - part 1
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