Sunday, October 3, 2010

Writing- Common Misspellings

When writing, you want to focus on the ideas and how you're conveying them. But don't let your ideas get overshadowed by misspellings. To see a more complete list of the most common misspelled words, visit this link

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0781709.html

I've picked a few words from that list. Now you get to practice using the word and spelling it correctly. Please select a word and use it in a sentence.

believe
changeable
definite
embarrass
government
grateful
guarantee
independent
knowledge
library
night

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

There is a very pleasant smell in the car.

Maria C. Torres
10/3/2010

alex phillip said...

Good results are never guaranteed.

Anonymous said...

WORD: BELIEVE

I believe that I am always having problems spelling this word. It feels good to know that I am not the only one.

Rules* Remember Alice- I before E.


SHENEA WALKER

Anonymous said...

1) I will guarantee you that the Bears will win this Sunday football game.

2) I hope I don’t embarrass myself when I read my speech.

I feel that I misspell the words GUARANTEE and EMBARRASS because, they have double letters and sometimes I’ll make a mistake and for get one.

Nicole Cunningham

Anonymous said...

Embarrass: I was embarrass when I stood up in front of the class.







Gail

Anonymous said...

I guarantee that next year I am going to have the job position that I want.

Angela Richardson

Anonymous said...

Sonia did not receive the package.

Dorothea M.