Commonly misspelt words – spelling practice for adults

Commonly misspelt words – spelling practice for adults: 20 questions, marked instantly with every answer explained. Free, no sign-up, no adverts in the test.

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Can you spot the right spelling? 20 words that people often get wrong, picked from a bank of 46: separate-style traps, double letters, silent letters and i before e. Each answer comes with a memory tip.

• 20 questions – a new mix each time you try

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