A number of secondary schools have identified the following words as common errors among this age group.
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surely |
Surely you can't be serious!
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surprise |
She raised her eyebrows in surprise.
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survey |
Ordnance survey maps are maps drawn to scale showing great detail.
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technique |
We all admired the wood-carver's technique.
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technology |
Computer technology is changing the world.
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texture |
Velvet has a very soft texture.
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tomorrow |
I'll call you again tomorrow.
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unfortunately |
Unfortunately we lost the game.
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Wednesday |
He was sixty years old on Wednesday.
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weight |
To win the cake you must guess its weight.
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weird |
I heard a very weird noise in the night.
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women |
Are women allowed to join the army?
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: KS3: Secondary Spelling List 7
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: KS3: Secondary Spelling List 7
Handwriting worksheets: KS3: Secondary Spelling List 7
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