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 |
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
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knowledge |
Try not to baffle him with your knowledge.
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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.
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Spelling Games: Key Stage 3: Spelling ListsPlay 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.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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