A number of secondary schools have identified the following words as common errors among this age group.
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receive |
Did you receive my last letter?
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reference |
If you are stuck, use the instruction book for reference.
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relief |
There was great relief at the rescue.
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remember |
Remember to wash your hair with shampoo.
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research |
He prided himself as a wartime research boffin.
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resources |
Resources are things that are useful or valuable to people.
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safety |
The wounded climber was helped to safety.
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Saturday |
Jack goes to the pub every Saturday.
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secondary |
I moved to secondary school at age eleven.
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separate |
Can you separate those fighting dogs?
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sequence |
A byte is a sequence of 8 bits. (Computer data terminology).
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shoulder |
You can cry on my shoulder.
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sincerely |
I sincerely wish you all the best in life.
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skilful |
She is a skilful writer.
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soldier |
The soldier fired a bullet.
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stomach |
Unripe fruit can give you stomach ache.
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straight |
Cubism is an art style which uses different perspectives and combines them using fragments and straight lines.
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strategy |
Our coach explained his strategy for winning the game.
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strength |
Energy is the strength or power to work.
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success |
She was a great success as a rock singer.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Key Stage 3: Spelling ListsRefine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
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Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: Key Stage 3: Spelling ListsPlay interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Summer spelling
Hot spelling fun.
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: Key Stage 3: Spelling ListsSee how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: Key Stage 3: Spelling ListsTake your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: Key Stage 3: Spelling ListsStrengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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Terrie Penrose-Toms, Casterton College
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