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Common Spelling Errors . Ode to a Spell Checker I have a spelling checker I disk covered four my PC. It plane lee marks four my revue Miss steaks aye can knot see. Eye ran this poem threw it. Your sure real glad two no. Its very polished in its weigh, My checker tolled me sew.
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homonyms May or may not be spelled the same but are pronounced the same but have different meanings Bat Bat Tail Tale Maid Made
Accept vs. Except • Accept- to agree The teacher accepted my research topic proposal. • Except- exclusion. My teacher liked all of my ideas, except the last one.
Affect vs. Effect • Affect (v)- to move to emotion That did not affect her the way we thought it would. • Effect (n)- consequence. What effect will your sprained ankle have on your stage performance tonight? • Effect (v)- to bring about a change. The motivational speaker hopes to effect change in the views of the audience.
Aisle, I’ll and Isle • Aisle- a path between rows Canned soup is on aisle seven. • I’ll- contraction for I will I’ll get the soup after I get milk on aisle two. • Isle- Island My husband and I vacationed on a tropical isle last summer.
Bough, Bow and Bow • Bough-a tree branch • Bow- bending one’s knee in reverence • Bow- the front of a ship
Beau and Bow • Beau- a boyfriend • Bow- a looped knot
Complement vs. Compliment • Complement- to complete. They make a good couple; they complement each other. • Compliment- kind words of praise, accolade. She gave me a wonderful compliment about my new haircut.
Straight vs. Strait • Straight- Not crooked or bent • Strait- channel or passage
Sew, So, Sow • Sew- a needle pulling thread • Sow- planting seeds. A female pig. • So- true, very, introduces a question.
Their, There and They’re • Their- possessive pronoun The Henderson’s own their home. • There- place Their house is located over there. • They’re- contraction for they are. They’re grateful their house is over there and not in the bad part of the neighborhood.
Two, To and Too • Two- the number 2. There are two sisters. • To- Preposition. Gives directiontosomething. The two sisters are going to the beach. • Too The two sisters are going to the beach and they are bringing their little brother too.
Vain, Vane, an Vein • Vain- overly confident in one’s self • Vane- A device that that tells which way the wind is blowing. • Vein- blood vessel
Homographs Spelled the same but have different meanings Record Record Wind Wind Desert Desert
All together vs. Altogether • All together- in a group The party was gathered all together in the kitchen to sing happy birthday to the little girl. • Altogether- completely You are altogether wonderful.
Whose and Who’s • Whose- possessive of who Whose sun glasses are these? • Who’s- contraction for who is Who’s going to be at the meeting this afternoon?
Who vs. Whom He= Who Who gave you the flowers? He gave me the flowers Him=Whom With whom do you want to go on a date? I want to go on a date with him.
Then vs. Than • Then- used when talking about a place in time I will see you then. • Than- introduces comparison She is better at poker than I am.
Allude vs. Elude • Allude- to refer to something When they were talking last night, he was alluding to her that he wanted to date. • Elude- to escape The idea I had last week for my paper eludes me, and now I don’t know what to write about!
Advice vs. Advise • Advice (n) - an opinion or recommendation. Ruthann needed advice from her guidance counselor. • Advise(v) - to give an opinion or recommend. Ruthann’s academic counselor advised her to take chemistry in the fall.
Conscious Vs. Conscience • Conscious- (adj) to be awake. She was conscious when the doctor gave her the shot. • Conscience (n)- sense of right or wrong. She should have listened to her conscience.
For, Four and Fore • For- Because or towards. • Four- the number • Fore-far
Alter vs. Altar • Alter- to change The seamstress had to alter my dress for my wedding. • Altar- religious structure Many religions use altars for ceremonies.
Resources • http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/misspelled.html • http://www.Ninjawords.com • http://www.Dictionary.com Tutorial Center
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