Explore this spelling list: Common words - set 1. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Choose between games, tests, and downloadable activities to learn in a way that suits you.
Take care with these common words. They are often spelled wrongly.
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why |
Why are you crying?
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which |
Which way shall we go?
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who |
Who would like to go first?
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whom |
To whom is the letter addressed?
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whose |
Whose pen is this?
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they |
They serve the best steak in town.
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these |
Some of these words are hard to spell.
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live |
I want to live in New York.
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give |
I'll give you a hand with your project.
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done |
What have I done with my car keys?
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some |
Would you like some fish and chips?
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come |
I'll come round to your house.
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once |
I'll only tell you once.
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said |
Did you hear what I said?
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before |
Clean your shoes before you pack them.
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what |
What time is it?
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 18. Irregular common words – common errors e.g. would, who, does
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: Common words - set 1
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
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 spelling worksheets and activities: Common words - set 1
Handwriting worksheets: Common words - set 1
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