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The most common spelling mistakes 11+ students make and how to avoid them.

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30 Commonly Misspelled Words in 11+ Exams (with Memory Tricks)

The most frequently misspelled words in 11+ papers, each with a memorable trick to help you get them right every time.

9 min readBeginner

Homophones That Trip Up 11+ Students

The homophone pairs that cause the most errors in 11+ exams, with clear rules, memory tricks, and example sentences for each. Includes a 20-question quiz.

10 min readIntermediate

Words 11+ Students Confuse: Accept vs Except, Advice vs Advise, and More

Fifteen commonly confused word pairs that go beyond homophones. Clear rules, example sentences, a diagnostic quiz, and a correction exercise to lock them in.

11 min readIntermediate

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