Study the word list: Tricky words Study
Learn using Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check: Tricky words Learn
Spelling Games: Tricky words Games
Listen and Spell test: Tricky words Test
Printable worksheets and activities: Tricky words Print
Handwriting worksheets: Tricky words Write

Study the word list: Tricky words

different In Britain, some spellings are different from the USA.
general A General is an important army officer.
interest His talk should generate much interest.
Centre British English spelling They found themselves in the centre of a storm.
desperate I'm desperate for a long cold drink.
separate Can you separate those fighting dogs?
frightening It was frightening to hear the storm blowing outside. *
miserable The miserable weather did not stop them enjoying themselves. *
jewellery British English spelling The king wore a lot of jewellery.
marvellous British English spelling We had a marvellous time on holiday.
familiar There were familiar faces in the audience. *
generous Thank you for your generous donation.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Use the list: Tricky words

'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' spelling exercise for Tricky words Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look
different
Say
Cover
Write
Check

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

different
general
interest
Centre
desperate
separate
frightening
miserable
jewellery
marvellous
familiar
generous

English spelling games Spelling games using the word list: Tricky words

Spring spelling gameSpringtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!

Egg hunt spelling gameEgg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

Word search Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Print version

Against the clock Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.

Mayan Temple spelling gameMayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.

Monkey Business spelling gameMonkey Business
It's bananas!

More games

Spelling test: Tricky words Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.

Worksheets and activities Print worksheets and activities: Tricky words

More worksheets and activities

Handwriting worksheets: Tricky words Handwriting worksheets: Tricky words


Log in or try Spellzone for FREE

Access to ALL spelling resources!

free trial robot

No obligation - No pre-payment - No risk

Free Trial
Single Users | Familes | Schools
X
Please turn your screen to landscape to play this game.
X
User created list  

Spelling games

Try Spellzone for free


Share this list

"This is a fantastic opportunity for our students!  I'm sure Spellzone will be invaluable in helping them to improve their spellings and therefore improve the quality of their writing in all subject areas!"

Teacher, High School, UK