A number of secondary schools have identified the following words as common errors among this age group.
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embarrass |
Don't embarrass me in front of my friends.
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energy |
Energy is the strength or power to work.
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engagement |
She wore a lovely engagement ring.
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enquire |
May I enquire as to your name?
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environment |
Ecology includes the study of how animals relate to their environment.
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evaluation |
Evaluation is a way of judging how successful something is.
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evidence |
Some new circumstantial evidence proved the defendant guilty.
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explanation |
The Key is an explanation of the small drawings or marks used on a map.
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February |
February is the second month of the year.
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fierce |
The tiger was fierce.
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forty |
I estimate we'll land in forty minutes.
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fulfil
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Please fulfil all your obligations.
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furthermore |
Furthermore you must remember your books.
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guard |
The security guard watched with vigilance.
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health |
Fruit juice is good for your health.
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height |
The height of the Eiffel Tower is 300m.
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imaginary |
Something imaginary is all in the mind.
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improvise |
I you don't know the words then improvise.
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industrial |
Industrial pollution is a serious problem.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: KS3: Secondary Spelling List 3Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
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Spelling Games: KS3: Secondary Spelling List 3Reinforce your learning through exciting word games.
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: KS3: Secondary Spelling List 3See how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: KS3: Secondary Spelling List 3Print this word list for easy offline practice.
Handwriting Practice: KS3: Secondary Spelling List 3Strengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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