Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Vocabulary Topic 1(b) - Commonly Misspelt Words

Vocabulary – Topic 1(b)
Commonly Misspelt Words

Here are more tricky words.

Remember:
Practise learning how the words are used. Read them, write them, spell them and use flash cards to help you.
Don’t learn all the words at once. Learn two or three words each time and come back again to learn more words. But do remember to review the words you have learnt.  


List 2

convince
environment
corresponded
experienced
debris
extremely
debut
fluctuate
deceived
formidable
decision
foul
distinctive
frequently
enthusiasm
honourable


Read the sentences below to find out how these words are used.
1.      I tried to convince my mother to let me ride an electric scooter.
2.      My cousin and I corresponded regularly when she was in Australia.
3.      Several people were injured by the debris from the explosion.
4.      The conman deceived the elderly lady into parting with her money and jewellery.
5.      There were so many beautiful scarves in the shop. I could not make a decision on which one to buy.
6.      My mother’s perfume has a distinctive smell. I can recognise it straightaway.
7.      Their enthusiasm faltered when they found out that their favourite ride at the theme park was closed.
8.      To keep the environment clean, we must not litter.
9.      The experienced pilot landed the aeroplane safely.
10.   Jack gobbled down all his food as he was extremely hungry.
11.   Prices of fruits and vegetables fluctuate throughout the year.
12.   The soldiers are a formidable force.
13.   There was a foul smell coming from the garbage bins.
14.   She frequently went for walks in the park.
15.   Standing up for the weak is an honourable thing to do.



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