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This is a desert and NOT a dessert. A dessert is a pudding.

Spelling (Common Mistakes) 01

Master tricky spellings in KS3 English. Learn how homophones, prefixes, and endings can change meaning, and practice choosing the correct word in real sentences.

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Fascinating Fact:

There, their, and they’re sound the same but guide place, possession, and they are. Context chooses the right one.

In KS3 English, correct spelling supports clear meaning. You will meet common confusions such as homophones, silent letters, and word endings. Checking context helps you select the precise form every time.

Key Terms

Homophone: Words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings, e.g. there, their, they’re.
Apostrophe: A punctuation mark used for contractions (they’re) and possession (the girl’s book).
Context: The words around a term that help you decide which spelling or meaning fits.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I choose between there, their and they’re?

Use context. There points to a place, their shows possession, and they’re shortens “they are.” Try swapping in “they are” to test for they’re.

What are the most common spelling mistakes in KS3?

Frequent errors include homophones (your/you’re), silent letters (knowledge), double consonants (necessary), and confusing endings like -able vs -ible.

What is the best way to improve spelling quickly?

Read often, learn patterns, say words aloud, use mnemonics, and practise in short sessions with quizzes and games to build recall.

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Which word means "covered"?

Rapt

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Wrapped

Wrapt

"Wrapt"/"rapt" means "lost in thought"

2 .

Which word means "left"?

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Excitted

Exited

Exitted

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3 .

Which word means "way down"?

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Desent

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4 .

Which word is a sandy region?

Derrset

Derset

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Not to be confused with a sweet "dessert"!

5 .

Which word might you find at a harbour?

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Quay

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6 .

Which word is fixed and floating?

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7 .

Which word can mean "agitated" or "thrilled"?

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8 .

Which word means "peaceful"?

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9 .

Which word can be eaten?

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10 .

Which word means "to disagree"?

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"Descent" means "way down"

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)

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