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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCorrect spelling is important for three main reasons: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Communication: Spelling is an important component of communication. <\/li>
- Literacy: Spelling and reading are closely related skills. Hence, they help develop overall literacy. <\/li>
- Employment: Certainly, spelling quality has a great impact on employment opportunities. According to a study, 43% of recruiters automatically discard a candidate\u2019s resume if it has spelling errors. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Needless to say, spellings are as important as grammar. If you wish to be good at the English language, then you must avoid these common English spelling errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here we have compiled a list of some of the most common English spelling errors:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Accommodate<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Accommodate <\/td> Acomodate, Acommodate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMisspelt by many, the word accommodate means to provide lodging or meet the needs of someone. Many forget that there is a double c and a double m in the word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Except<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Except<\/td> Expect, Accept<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n One of the most common English spelling errors made is with the word \u2018except\u2019. Except means to not include or other than. However, it is often confused with the word accept which means to undertake. It could be because the two words sound alike. Also, it is often confused with expect which means to await or anticipate. Therefore, it is always wise to double check this word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Compliment<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Compliment<\/td> Complement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWho doesn\u2019t like getting compliments? Giving out compliments is the number one way to make people like you! But did you know that the word compliment is very different from the word complement? Although there is the difference of just one letter. Compliment means to praise someone. On the other hand, complement means to complete or improve something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. A lot<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>A lot<\/td> Alot, Allot<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen people tend to mean \u2018a large quantity\u2019 they use the word a lot. In essence, they are two words. However, people write it as just one word, such as alot. While others confuse it with the word \u2018allot\u2019 which means \u2018give or assign to someone\u2019. So, be careful with this spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Occasion<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Occasion<\/td> Occassion, Ocassion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most common English spelling errors happens with the word \u2018occasion\u2019. It is more likely to be spelled with a double s instead of the single s. Therefore, always remember the word occasion has a double c and a single s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Grammar<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Grammar<\/td> Grammer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAmazingly, even those good at English make this mistake. The word grammar is spelt with an a and not an e at the end. Indeed, a good way to remember this is that the word has two a\u2019s, two m\u2019s and two r\u2019s! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Principal<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Principal<\/td> Principle, Principel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe word \u2018principal\u2019 means \u2018main\u2019 or \u2018important\u2019. However, if you misspell it as \u2018principle\u2019 the meaning of the word changes. It begins to mean a fundamental truth, a belief or a rule. Therefore, it is always wise to double check this spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Personal<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect <\/span><\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Personal<\/td> Personel, Personnel.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhile the word \u2018personal\u2019 means belonging to someone; it can often be confused with the word personnel. Personnel refers to the people employed in an organisation or service. So, be careful with this spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Receipt<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Receipt <\/td> Receet, Recipt, Receit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe confusion arises because of the difference in spelling and pronunciation. While \u2018receipt\u2019 is spelled with a p, the letter is silent. So, most people omit it while writing. Another common English spelling error with this word happens with the placement of c,e and i. Therefore, it is always good to remember the rule i before e, except after c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Lieutenant<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Lieutenant<\/td> Leftenant, Luetanant<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe word \u2018Lieutenant\u2019 which is a rank in the army, is one of the most common misspelt words in English. Again, the error may result from the difference in pronunciation and the spelling. While the word is pronounced as \u2018left-tenant\u2019 in British English, it is spelt in a completely different way. Therefore, remember that the word has two t\u2019s, two e\u2019s and two n\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Camouflage<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Camouflage<\/td> Camoflash<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAgain, this is one confusing word when it comes to spelling it. Because of the spelling and pronunciation difference, it is misspelt as camoflash or camoflaj. Therefore, it is better to make note of the correct spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Acquire<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Acquire<\/td> Accquire, Inquire<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the common English spelling errors made with the word \u2018acquire\u2019. It is wrongly spelt with two c\u2019s. And while the word acquire means to learn, develop or obtain it can be confused with inquire. Even a spell checker may not be able to correct such errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Calendar<\/td> Calender<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is again one of the most common English spelling errors made. Many times the word \u2018calendar\u2019 is spelled with an e instead of an a. Therefore, the best way to remember the correct spelling is to know that the word has two a\u2019s. Thus, the second and the second last letter is a!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Experience<\/td> Expirence, Expereince<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSuch a common word, but so commonly misspelt! Therefore, a good way to get the spelling correct is to remember that the word has four e\u2019s. Also, keep in mind the rule of i before e, except after c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15. Licence<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Licence<\/td> Lisense<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe word \u2018licence\u2019 is even more confusing due to it having different spellings in British English and American English. However, one has to be very careful. The correct spelling is either \u2018license\u2019 or \u2018licence\u2019 and not \u2018lisense\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Maintenance<\/td> Maintainence<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is one of the most common English spelling errors made. The word<\/p>\n\n\n\n
maintenance is spelled as main-tenance and not as maintain-nance. Therefore, one has to be extra careful while writing this word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Necessary<\/td> Neccesary, Naccesary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe word necessary means something needed to be done or compulsory. However, may people make the mistake of spelling it with an extra c or an extra a. So, you should always remember that necessary has two successive e\u2019s and two consecutive s\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Privilege<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Privilege<\/td> Prevelige, Previlage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPrivilege is one of the words that is often spelled wrong. The word means a special honour or right. It is spelled with two i\u2019s before the L and two e\u2019s after the L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Receive<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Receive<\/td> Recieve, Receve<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAgain, this is one of the most common English spelling errors made. The word \u2018receive\u2019 means to get or be presented with something. But many people misspell it. Therefore, the thumb rule to remember here is the i before e except after c. And here the c pushes the i after e. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Referred <\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Referred<\/td> Reffered<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe word refer is easy to spell. But the problem arises with the word referred. Many people spell this word with two f\u2019s instead of the two r\u2019s. So, it is crucial to remember that \u2018referred\u2019 has three r\u2019s and three e\u2019s in total!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Separate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCorrect spelling is important for three main reasons: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Needless to say, spellings are as important as grammar. If you wish to be good at the English language, then you must avoid these common English spelling errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Misspelt by many, the word accommodate means to provide lodging or meet the needs of someone. Many forget that there is a double c and a double m in the word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most common English spelling errors made is with the word \u2018except\u2019. Except means to not include or other than. However, it is often confused with the word accept which means to undertake. It could be because the two words sound alike. Also, it is often confused with expect which means to await or anticipate. Therefore, it is always wise to double check this word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who doesn\u2019t like getting compliments? Giving out compliments is the number one way to make people like you! But did you know that the word compliment is very different from the word complement? Although there is the difference of just one letter. Compliment means to praise someone. On the other hand, complement means to complete or improve something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When people tend to mean \u2018a large quantity\u2019 they use the word a lot. In essence, they are two words. However, people write it as just one word, such as alot. While others confuse it with the word \u2018allot\u2019 which means \u2018give or assign to someone\u2019. So, be careful with this spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most common English spelling errors happens with the word \u2018occasion\u2019. It is more likely to be spelled with a double s instead of the single s. Therefore, always remember the word occasion has a double c and a single s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazingly, even those good at English make this mistake. The word grammar is spelt with an a and not an e at the end. Indeed, a good way to remember this is that the word has two a\u2019s, two m\u2019s and two r\u2019s! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The word \u2018principal\u2019 means \u2018main\u2019 or \u2018important\u2019. However, if you misspell it as \u2018principle\u2019 the meaning of the word changes. It begins to mean a fundamental truth, a belief or a rule. Therefore, it is always wise to double check this spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While the word \u2018personal\u2019 means belonging to someone; it can often be confused with the word personnel. Personnel refers to the people employed in an organisation or service. So, be careful with this spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The confusion arises because of the difference in spelling and pronunciation. While \u2018receipt\u2019 is spelled with a p, the letter is silent. So, most people omit it while writing. Another common English spelling error with this word happens with the placement of c,e and i. Therefore, it is always good to remember the rule i before e, except after c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The word \u2018Lieutenant\u2019 which is a rank in the army, is one of the most common misspelt words in English. Again, the error may result from the difference in pronunciation and the spelling. While the word is pronounced as \u2018left-tenant\u2019 in British English, it is spelt in a completely different way. Therefore, remember that the word has two t\u2019s, two e\u2019s and two n\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, this is one confusing word when it comes to spelling it. Because of the spelling and pronunciation difference, it is misspelt as camoflash or camoflaj. Therefore, it is better to make note of the correct spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the common English spelling errors made with the word \u2018acquire\u2019. It is wrongly spelt with two c\u2019s. And while the word acquire means to learn, develop or obtain it can be confused with inquire. Even a spell checker may not be able to correct such errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is again one of the most common English spelling errors made. Many times the word \u2018calendar\u2019 is spelled with an e instead of an a. Therefore, the best way to remember the correct spelling is to know that the word has two a\u2019s. Thus, the second and the second last letter is a!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such a common word, but so commonly misspelt! Therefore, a good way to get the spelling correct is to remember that the word has four e\u2019s. Also, keep in mind the rule of i before e, except after c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The word \u2018licence\u2019 is even more confusing due to it having different spellings in British English and American English. However, one has to be very careful. The correct spelling is either \u2018license\u2019 or \u2018licence\u2019 and not \u2018lisense\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the most common English spelling errors made. The word<\/p>\n\n\n\n maintenance is spelled as main-tenance and not as maintain-nance. Therefore, one has to be extra careful while writing this word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The word necessary means something needed to be done or compulsory. However, may people make the mistake of spelling it with an extra c or an extra a. So, you should always remember that necessary has two successive e\u2019s and two consecutive s\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Privilege is one of the words that is often spelled wrong. The word means a special honour or right. It is spelled with two i\u2019s before the L and two e\u2019s after the L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, this is one of the most common English spelling errors made. The word \u2018receive\u2019 means to get or be presented with something. But many people misspell it. Therefore, the thumb rule to remember here is the i before e except after c. And here the c pushes the i after e. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The word refer is easy to spell. But the problem arises with the word referred. Many people spell this word with two f\u2019s instead of the two r\u2019s. So, it is crucial to remember that \u2018referred\u2019 has three r\u2019s and three e\u2019s in total!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere we have compiled a list of some of the most common English spelling errors:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Accommodate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Accommodate <\/td> Acomodate, Acommodate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 2. Except<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Except<\/td> Expect, Accept<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 3. Compliment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Compliment<\/td> Complement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 4. A lot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> A lot<\/td> Alot, Allot<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 5. Occasion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Occasion<\/td> Occassion, Ocassion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 6. Grammar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Grammar<\/td> Grammer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 7. Principal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Principal<\/td> Principle, Principel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 8. Personal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct <\/span><\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Personal<\/td> Personel, Personnel.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 9. Receipt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Receipt <\/td> Receet, Recipt, Receit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 10. Lieutenant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Lieutenant<\/td> Leftenant, Luetanant<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 11. Camouflage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Camouflage<\/td> Camoflash<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 12. Acquire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Acquire<\/td> Accquire, Inquire<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 13. Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Calendar<\/td> Calender<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 14. Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Experience<\/td> Expirence, Expereince<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 15. Licence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Licence<\/td> Lisense<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 16. Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Maintenance<\/td> Maintainence<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 17. Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Necessary<\/td> Neccesary, Naccesary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 18. Privilege<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Privilege<\/td> Prevelige, Previlage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 19. Receive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Receive<\/td> Recieve, Receve<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 20. Referred <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Correct<\/span> <\/strong><\/td> Incorrect<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Referred<\/td> Reffered<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 21. Separate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n