Common GCSE errors
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accelerate |
Good drivers accelerate carefully.
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accommodation |
That accommodation was the best.
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across |
We had to wade across the stream.
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address |
Address the judge as 'Your Honour'.
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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 |
A rhetorical device, such as a question, is used for effect rather than to get an answer.
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beginning |
My hair is beginning to go grey.
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believe |
I can't believe she has married him.
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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 |
Cook a test pancake to avoid disappointment.
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embarrassed |
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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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Autumn Anagram
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Egg Hunt
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Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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