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The words in this list are commonly misspelled, even though they appear frequently in both written and spoken English. Understanding the meanings of these words is important. For example, could expresses possibility, should offers advice, would is used for polite requests or hypothetical situations, and friend refers to a close companion. Learning to spell these words correctly is key for clear communication and written fluency. Try a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check activity to test your skills.
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could |
We could hear the wolves howling.
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should |
You should put a coat on before you go out.
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would |
Would you like a strawberry milkshake?
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other |
Let's walk on the other side of the street.
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another |
Would you like another drink?
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any |
Would you like any help?
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anywhere |
I cant find my phone anywhere.
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many |
Greece has many ancient ruins.
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friend |
My best friend never ceases to amuse me.
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build |
They wanted to build a house.
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people |
I was curious to see how many people turned up.
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sure |
Are you sure you don't want to come to the party?
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minute |
That clock is ten minutes slow.
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woman |
The woman sailed around the world.
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because |
We were late because of the traffic.
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beautiful |
There's a beautiful view from my balcony.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 18. Irregular common words – common errors e.g. would, who, does
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