Common GCSE errors
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accelerate |
Good drivers accelerate carefully.
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accommodation |
A hotel provides accommodation.
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across |
Row the boat across the river.
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address |
My Address is where I live.
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advertisement |
I saw an advertisement for a new drink.
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affect |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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effect |
The stage lighting had a magical effect.
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beginning |
The first scene of the play comes at the beginning.
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believe |
I don't believe a single word you said.
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character |
I like a person with a friendly character.
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college |
Do you want to go to college or university?
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committee |
The committee meet today.
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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definite |
Is it definite that Jim is coming?
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desperate |
I'm desperate for a long cold drink.
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disappointment |
Let's book so there won't be disappointment on the day.
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embarrassed |
I was so embarrassed when I tripped over the dog.
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except |
I'll eat anything except bananas.
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exercise |
Exercise is beneficial to your health.
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Spelling Games: Year 9 (copy)Play 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!
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