Spelling list: Some short common words - part 1

The more common the word, the more people expect us to be able to spell them. There are some tricky common words, though, because the English language is complex partly because it is made up of lots of different languages.

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. *