Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Avoid common SPaG errors that lose marks in 11+ exams.
Practice English QuestionsCommon Spelling Errors
Incorrect: occured
Correct: occurred (double c before -ed)
Correct: occurred (double c before -ed)
Incorrect: recieve
Correct: receive (i before e)
Correct: receive (i before e)
Punctuation Rules
Apostrophes: Use for contractions (don't, can't) and possessives (the cat's toy)
Commas: Separate items in lists and clauses
Speech marks: Use for direct speech
Colons & semicolons: Introduce lists or connect related clauses
Grammar Tips
Subject-verb agreement: The dog runs (not "dog run")
Verb tenses: Keep consistent tense throughout
Sentence structure: Avoid run-on sentences and fragments
Proofreading
Always leave time to check your work for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
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