A number of secondary schools have identified the following words as common errors among this age group.
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advice |
The teacher gave me good advice.
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advise |
Could you advise me on buying a new car?
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affect |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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effect |
The stage lighting had a magical effect.
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aloud |
Read the words aloud.
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allowed |
The lady allowed the tea to brew.
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bought |
I bought this dress at the new boutique.
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brought |
The maid brought the tea on a tray.
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brake |
The car had to brake hard.
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break |
Be careful not to break that glass.
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choose |
Choose a suitable card for Meg's birthday.
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chose |
He chose to seclude himself from the others.
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cloth |
This cloth is extremely absorbent.
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clothe |
They already had six children to feed and clothe.
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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conscious |
She was conscious of what she said to her mother.
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coarse |
Coarse means rough, or not fine.
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course |
You seem to be doing very well at this course.
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are |
Job vacancies are listed in the paper.
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our |
Will the boss deign to attend our party?
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