Explore this spelling list: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1). These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
A number of secondary schools have identified the following words as common errors among this age group.
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advice |
The teacher gave me good advice.
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advise |
Could you advise me on buying a new car?
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affect |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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effect |
The stage lighting had a magical effect.
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aloud |
Read the words aloud.
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allowed |
The lady allowed the tea to brew.
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bought |
I bought this dress at the new boutique.
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brought |
The maid brought the tea on a tray.
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brake |
The car had to brake hard.
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break |
Be careful not to break that glass.
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choose |
Choose a suitable card for Meg's birthday.
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chose |
He chose to seclude himself from the others.
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cloth |
This cloth is extremely absorbent.
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clothe |
They already had six children to feed and clothe.
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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conscious |
She was conscious of what she said to her mother.
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coarse |
Coarse means rough, or not fine.
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course |
You seem to be doing very well at this course.
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are |
Job vacancies are listed in the paper.
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our |
Will the boss deign to attend our party?
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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: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 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: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1)
Handwriting worksheets: Key Stage 3: Common Homophones and Confusions (part 1)
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