Commonly Misspelt Words Flashcards

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How do you spell definitely, and what's the trick?

definitely. It contains the word finite: defin-ite-ly. There is no a anywhere in it (not definately).

How do you spell separate, and what's the trick?

separate. There's a rat in sep-a-rat-e. The common slip is seperate.

How do you spell necessary, and what's the trick?

necessary: one c, two s's. Think of a shirt: one collar, two sleeves.

How do you spell embarrass, and what's the trick?

embarrass: double r and double s. Being embarrassed makes you go really red and smile shyly. The same goes for embarrassment.

How do you spell argument, and why do people get it wrong?

argument. The e at the end of argue is dropped: argument, not arguement.

How do you spell beginning?

beginning: double n before -ing. You can hear the stress on the last syllable of be-GIN, so the n doubles (as in winning).

How do you spell believe, and what's the trick?

believe: ie, not ei. Never believe a lie. Belief and relieve follow the same pattern.

How do you spell conscience, and how is it different from conscious?

conscience is con + science: your sense of right and wrong. conscious means awake or aware. She was conscious of a guilty conscience.

How do you spell environment, and what's the trick?

environment. There's iron in environment, and the n before -ment is easy to miss.

How do you spell government, and what's the trick?

government is govern + ment. Most people don't say the first n, so they leave it out (goverment).

How do you spell accommodation, and what's the trick?

accommodation: double c and double m. It's big enough to fit two cots and two mattresses.

How do you spell disappear and disappoint?

disappear, disappoint: one s, two p's. Each is just dis + a word you already know (appear, appoint).

How do you spell tomorrow, and what's the trick?

tomorrow: one m, two r's. Split it into to + morrow.

How do you spell rhythm, and what's the trick?

rhythm. Remember it as Rhythm Helps Your Two Hips Move. It has no vowel apart from the y.

How does spelling earn credit under AO6 in your writing?

AO6 (16 of the 40 marks for each writing task) rewards vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and sentence structures together. At the top level you use an extensive vocabulary with only rare spelling errors. So use the words you need, then save the last few minutes to check the ones you know you usually get wrong.