Commonly Misspelled Words You Should Know
Important Words to Spell Correctly
The brief list below contains words you should know how to spell.
Take time to review these words and begin using them correctly as you write.
Remember, teachers in your other classes are looking for the proper spelling of these words, as well.
Commonly Misspelled Words List
because
"Cuz" is not a word. Another common error is spelling it "becuse".
BE the CAUSE for a change. Because I changed, I was able to improve.
until
"Til" is not a word. Another common error is "untill".
I will run 'til I am tired. <------- The apostrophe may be fancy, but it's not correct.
to/two/too
to = preposition
I am going to the the store.
two = the number
I had two friends go to the movies with me.
too= also
I will eat pizza, too.
they're/there/their
they're = the contraction of "they + are"
Due to the time crunch, they're running through the airport.
there = indicates the opposite of here
Stay here, and I will go over there.
their = ownership (answers "Whose is it?")
Sam and Emmy lost their dog.
whether/weather
Whether=a choice between alternative
weather= snow,rain,temperature
beginning
beginning=the opposite of the end, with "nn"
right
the opposite of wrong, does not begin with a "w"
alot (this is not a word)
a lot = two words, lot= a great deal
You don't say "alittle", don't use "alot".
knew/new
knew=past tense of know, comes from knowledge
new=opposite of old
stopped
stoPPed ... enough said.
NOTE: If you are reading this at 8:10 pm on Monday night I am currently working on this page. There was a problem with the contruction of it. Check back for further explanation about the words that do not have details after them.
I just wanted you to have the list - although my examples are limited.
