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The conference will address the latest trends in digital markting.

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The economic fourecast predicts gradual improvement in the market.

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A comprehensive approach to learning encourages critical thinking skils.

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A new species of bird was discovered in the tropical rainforrest.

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Please check the calender to schedule your next exciting adventure.

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The artist draws inspiration from nature and the urban landscope.

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It's neccessary to practice daily if you want to master the piano.

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Making a judgemment on the best science project was difficult.

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A strong sense of community can improve the quality of life for residnts.

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The cheff prepared a delicious gourmet meal for the guests.

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The astronout shared stories about traveling in outer space.

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Practicing self-disciplin helps you become a proficient musician.

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The company announced a new initiative to boost sustanability.

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His perserverance in learning to skateboard despite falls was inspiring.

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The organisation is comitted to promoting equality and diversity.

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1 / 10

Find the word that has a spelling error in the following sentence:
He was feeling nervouse before the test.

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The baby was cryng loudly at night.

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She tidied her room and cleened the desk.

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The boy was very exicted about the trip.

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He was very hungrey after the game.

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He drank some water becuase he was thirsty.

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The children were very noisey during lunch.

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She lost her pencel during the lesson.

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We walked along the beech and collected shells.

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The boy was very exicted about the trip.

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Spelling for the 11+

Spelling is a key part of 11+ English, and strong spelling can make a real difference to your child’s overall score. Many mistakes happen because words sound the same but are spelled differently; others don’t follow rules and simply have to be learned.

What 11+ spelling questions test

  • Commonly confused wordstheir / there / they’re, accept / except
  • Prefixes and suffixesun–, re–, –ful, –less
  • Doubling ruleshop → hopping, but hope → hoping
  • Silent lettersknight, doubt, island
  • Plurals and verb endingsbabies, wolves, stopped
  • Tricky words to learn by heartnecessary, separate, beautiful

Exam tips

  • Break long words into syllables to make them easier to spell.
  • Say the word slowly and listen for each sound.
  • Look out for common traps: double letters, silent letters and confusing endings.
  • Always check your spelling if there’s time at the end.

In the exam your child may need to choose the correct spelling, spot a mistake, or write a word correctly in a sentence. Regular practice helps them spot patterns and avoid careless errors.

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Homophonestheir, there, they’re and moreOpen →PunctuationFull stops, commas, apostrophesOpen →Vocabulary flashcardsDefinitions, synonyms and antonymsOpen →SynonymsWords with similar meaningsOpen →

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