Explore this spelling list: Some short common words - set 2. This word list provides interactive resources to boost your spelling skills. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
In this list, we'll look at more short but tricky words such as one, done, and some. Because these words are so common, itβs easy to overlook their spelling when writing quickly. Taking time to revise will help you avoid mistakes. Want to improve? Play a spelling game to see how many you get right!
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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 more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 18. Irregular common words β common errors e.g. would, who, does
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Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
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Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
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Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
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Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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