Tricky words to be learnt during the first half of the spring term by all spelling groups in Year 4.
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naughty |
Put that naughty child to bed early.
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notice |
To perceive something is to notice it.
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occasion |
Let's celebrate this great occasion.
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occasionally |
When I drive I occasionally use an atlas.
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often |
Stray cats are often very thin.
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opposite |
The opposite of 'brave' is 'cowardly'.
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ordinary |
The food tasted very ordinary.
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particular |
I like that dress in particular.
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peculiar |
I saw a very peculiar film last night.
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perhaps |
But the mimesis is perhaps less in them than in our seeing of them.
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popular |
A popular type of nut is the cashew nut.
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position |
He has an advisory position in a large company.
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possess |
Each candidate should possess outstanding communication skills.
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possession |
A conqueror is someone who gains possession or control of a country by force or war.
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possible |
It is possible for some aeroplanes to fly inverted.
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potatoes |
There were many potatoes in the bucket.
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pressure |
Pressure is the weight of air pressing down on the Earth's surface.
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probably |
That is probably the best pudding I have ever tasted.
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promise |
To forswear is to promise to give something up.
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purpose |
I will reject these goods as unfit for purpose.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling Games: Spring 2016 Tricky Words aMake learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
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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