Practice activity 10.3
It will also be difficult for you to get a good score if you have many spelling problems. Always
proofread your writing to check for any spelling mistakes that can be easily fixed. Keep a
record of words that you often get wrong, and practise them. Become aware of any spelling
rules or patterns in English that might help you.
Here are some commonly misspelled words. Can you correct each of them?
Answer
TIP Be aware of silent letters in English. Common silent letters are was in
wrong, k as in knee and b as in dumb.
TIP I before E except after C
Memorise this simple rhyme to help you remember the usual position of
i and e: however, there are exceptions!
TIP When you add a prefix, you should not change the spelling of the original
word. For example, misspell has a doubles because it is mis + spell.
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