Spelling Word List: tricky words

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	only	Unique means the only one of its kind.
	Old	A lyre is an old musical instrument.
	little	She's only a little mite.
	Down	A warplane has been shot down.
	what	What are you wearing that hat for?
	when	When is it time to go home?
	why	Why are you crying?
	where	Where have I put my keys?
	WHO	See who is at the door.
	which	Which cake would you like.
	any	I can't bear rudeness of any kind.
	many	I do know many of these words.
	More	'Bolder' means 'more brave'.
	before	Buy now before it's too late.
	other	Let's walk on the other side of the street.
	were	What were you doing out late last night?
	because	I like you because you understand me.
	want	We don't want to live near the main road.
	saw	I saw a glider soar above the clouds.
	put	You should put a coat on before you go out.

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Spelling Practice: tricky words

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only

Old

little

Down

what

when

why

where

WHO

which

any

many

before

other

were

because

want

saw

put

Spelling Games: tricky words

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Take a Spelling Test: tricky words

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Unique means the ____ one of its kind.

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