Vocabulary Topic 1(c) - Commonly Misspelt Words

Vocabulary – Topic 1(c)
Commonly Misspelt Words

Here is another list of 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. 

Do not rely on the pronunciation of the word to help you with the spelling of these words.

For example, the word ‘initially’ is pronounced ‘in-ni-sher-li’. This is definitely not the way the word is spelt.

It is important to spend time learning and reviewing the spelling of the words you have learnt.

List 3

implement	interrupted
inadequate	laboratory
indulge	lapse
influence	launch
ingredient	leisurely
inherit	lethargic
initially	licence
interfere	marvellous

Read the sentences below to find out how these words are used.

1.      When will the government implement the new housing policies?

2.      The parking facilities at many shopping malls are inadequate and many drivers resort to parking by the side of the road.

3.      My brother will indulge in his favourite dessert once a fortnight.

4.      Her mother wanted to stop mixing with the group of rowdy girls as she felt that they were a bad influence.

5.      What is the most important ingredient in this dish?

6.      The young man will inherit the bungalow from his grandparents.

7.      Initially, I did not enjoy swimming but after a few lessons, I started to look forward to it.

8.      Many teenagers do not like their parents to interfere in their choice of friends.

9.      I was annoyed when my brother interrupted me while I was playing my favourite video game.

10.   The scientists have been working in the laboratory the whole day.

11.   It was a lapse of concentration that caused the accident.

12.   Hundreds of people gathered to watch the launch of the rocket.

13.   We spent a leisurely day at the park last Sunday.

14.   She was feeling lethargic and did not wish to join us at the park.

15.   You cannot drive unless you have a valid driving licence.

16.   We had a marvellous day at the theme park.