Question 1Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word is spelt incorrectly?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C, comittee
How to work it out
- “comittee” should be spelt “committee”.
- Double everything: two m, two t, two e.
Spelling: 11 Plus english practice
Tricky words, rules and common traps.
CoreIn almost every paper that tests this subjectAbout 45 seconds a question in the test
The big idea
Many 11+ spelling questions test commonly misspelt words: necessary, separate, definitely, receive, rhythm.
Useful rules: “i before e except after c” (when the sound is “ee”), double the consonant when adding -ing to short-vowel words (begin → beginning).
Tips that save marks
- Learn mnemonics. For necessary: one Collar, two Sleeves.
- Say words in “spelling voice”: Wed-nes-day.
- Look for the root word: government = govern + ment.
Now try five
Try each one before you look at the answer: answering from memory is what makes it stick. Tap an option to check it. Most children get three or four right at first; five out of five means move on to the next topic.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word is spelt incorrectly?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D, greatful
How to work it out
- “greatful” should be spelt “grateful”.
- Grateful has nothing to do with great.
- Think of gratitude.
Question 3Aim for about 45 seconds
Which part has a spelling mistake? Choose “No mistake” if there is none.
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Answer: A, The twelth runner
How to work it out
“twelth” should be spelt “twelfth”.
Why the other options are wrong
- B (crossed the line): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- C (in a desperate): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- D (final sprint.): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- E (No mistake): There is a mistake: “twelth” should be spelt “twelfth”.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word is spelt incorrectly?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B, freind
How to work it out
- “freind” should be spelt “friend”.
- A friend to the end: f-r-i-end.
Question 5Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word is spelt incorrectly?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B, definately
How to work it out
- “definately” should be spelt “definitely”.
- It comes from finite: de-fin-ite-ly.
- No a anywhere.
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