Spelling list: Some short common words - set 1

Even though these words are short, they can be tricky to spell. Words like why, when, which, and what are some of the most common culprits. The simplicity of these words can make us think they’re easy to spell, but frequent mistakes show that even the most basic words can cause confusion. Understanding how to spell and use these words correctly will help you improve your writing. Try a Listen and Spell Test to see how many you know!

why	Why are you crying?
when	When is it time to go home?
which	Which way shall we go?
what	What are you wearing that hat for?
where	Where have I put my keys?
who	Who would like to go first? *
whose	Whose pen is this?
live	They live in a very small house.
living	All living things respire.
give	I'll give you a ride home.
given	Meg has given birth to twins.
love	This letter comes with all my love.
lover	I think he is a lover.
have	What have I done with my car keys?
having	Do you fancy having a pizza tonight. *