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Study the word list: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1)

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.
advise 		Could you advise me on buying a new car?
affect 		The government cuts will affect everyone.
effect 		The stage lighting had a magical effect.
aloud 		Read the words aloud.
allowed 		The lady allowed the tea to brew.
bought 		I bought this dress at the new boutique.
brought 		The maid brought the tea on a tray.
brake 		The car had to brake hard.
break 		Be careful not to break that glass.
choose 		Choose a suitable card for Meg's birthday.
chose 		He chose to seclude himself from the others.
cloth 		This cloth is extremely absorbent.
clothe 		They already had six children to feed and clothe.
conscience 		My conscience is completely clear.
conscious 		She was conscious of what she said to her mother.
coarse 		Coarse means rough, or not fine.
course 		You seem to be doing very well at this course.
are 		Job vacancies are listed in the paper.
our 		Will the boss deign to attend our party?

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