Explore this spelling list: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1). These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
A number of secondary schools have identified the following words as common errors among this age group.
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advice |
The teacher gave me good advice.
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advise |
Could you advise me on buying a new car?
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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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aloud |
Read the words aloud.
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allowed |
The lady allowed the tea to brew.
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bought |
I bought this dress at the new boutique.
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brought |
The maid brought the tea on a tray.
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brake |
The car had to brake hard.
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break |
Be careful not to break that glass.
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choose |
Choose a suitable card for Meg's birthday.
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chose |
He chose to seclude himself from the others.
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cloth |
This cloth is extremely absorbent.
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clothe |
They already had six children to feed and clothe.
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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conscious |
She was conscious of what she said to her mother.
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coarse |
Coarse means rough, or not fine.
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course |
You seem to be doing very well at this course.
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are |
Job vacancies are listed in the paper.
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our |
Will the boss deign to attend our party?
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Spelling Practice: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1)Strengthen your spelling abilities with structured learning activities.
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Spelling Games: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1)Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
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: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1)Test your knowledge and track your improvement.
Printable Activities: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1)Practice offline by printing worksheets for these words.
Handwriting Practice: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1)Improve your spelling by writing these words.
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