It's important to take extra care when spelling words which sound similar. These are called homophones. Examples include ‘their’ and ‘there’. Entry 1 & 2 - Words with a silent 'k' Examples ...

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Some words can be more difficult to learn to spell than others. It is important to practise reading and spelling these tricky words so you get them right. Read these nine words very carefully.