A number of secondary schools have identified the following words as common errors among this age group.
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interesting |
You will see a range of interesting artefacts in a museum.
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interrupt |
Don't interrupt me when I'm busy.
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issue |
I want to discuss the issue.
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jealous |
He was jealous of his brother's new bike.
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knowledge |
Knowledge of your multiplication tables has to be instantaneous.
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listening |
He was listening to his music.
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lonely |
When I am away from home, I sometimes feel lonely.
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lovely |
They had a lovely walk on the Moor.
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marriage |
Jane is a marriage guidance counsellor.
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material |
A composite material is made up of different parts.
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meanwhile |
She was looking for a job but meanwhile was happy where she was.
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miscellaneous |
Miscellaneous means mixed or diverse.
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mischief |
That child is getting up to mischief again.
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modern |
Modern warfare uses computers.
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moreover |
I like to race moreover I like to win.
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murmur |
He had a heart murmur.
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necessary |
Is it necessary to learn to spell properly?
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nervous |
If someone is edgy, they are nervous.
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original |
Original and creative ideas.
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outrageous |
His comments were outrageous.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Key Stage 3: Secondary Spelling List.Test and improve your spelling through focused repetition and drills.
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Spelling Games: Key Stage 3: Secondary Spelling List.Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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