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skiing - correct spelling

verb (present participle of the verb ski) and nounExample: He was skiing down the steep trail when the accident occurred. verbExample: He enjoys the winter sports of skiing and ice fishing. noun...

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8 years ago

soften - correct spelling

verbExample: He tried to soften the criticism....

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8 years ago

solemn - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: The funeral was a solemn event....

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8 years ago

solider - correct spelling

adjective (comparative state of the adjective solid)Example: This material provides solider support....

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8 years ago

sophomore - correct spelling

noun and adjectiveExample: The college sophomore won the award. nounExample: He improved his grades during his sophomore year....

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8 years ago

sorcerer - correct spelling

nounNot sorceror.Example: The sorcerer performed some intriguing tricks....

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8 years ago

soul - correct spelling

noun and adjectiveExample: A glass of wine is good for the soul. nounExample: We enjoy soul food in the South. adjective...

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8 years ago

source - correct spelling

noun and verbExample: The reporter refused to reveal his source for the story. nounExample: Now they source many of the components from Hong Kong. verb...

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8 years ago

souvenir - correct spelling

nounNot souvenire.Example: Caitlin bought a souvenir at the top of the Empire State Building....

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8 years ago

special - correct spelling

adjective and nounExample: Their wedding was indeed a special occasion. adjectiveExample: The special was rack of lamb. noun...

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8 years ago

specifically - correct spelling

adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He specifically asked for corned beef....

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8 years ago

specified - correct spelling

verb (past tense and past participle of the verb specify)Example: She specified exactly which book she wanted to read....

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8 years ago

specimen - correct spelling

nounExample: He groaned when the doctor asked him for a specimen....

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8 years ago

speech - correct spelling

nounNot speach.Example: The Constitution guarantees our freedom of speech....

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8 years ago

sponsor - correct spelling

noun and verbExample: The sponsor of the football game produced some clever ads. nounExample: The Congressman will sponsor his application to West Point. verb...

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8 years ago

spontaneous - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: The spontaneous demonstration unsettled the mayor and his cronies....

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8 years ago

stationary - correct spelling

adjectiveGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses stationary and stationery. Click here for that discussion.Example: The price of the stock has remained stationary for more than a week.See stationery....

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8 years ago

stationery - correct spelling

nounGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses stationary and stationery. Click here for that discussion.Example: She used her personal stationery for the thank-you note.See stationary....

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8 years ago

statue - correct spelling

nounNot statute.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses statue, statute, and stature. Click here for that discussion.Example: The pigeons sat on the statue in the park....

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8 years ago

statute - correct spelling

nounNot statue.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses statue, statute, and stature. Click here for that discussion.Example: Congress passed a statute to lower taxes....

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8 years ago

stomach - correct spelling

noun and verbExample: He filled his stomach with junk food. nounExample: He couldn’t stomach any more committee meetings. verb...

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8 years ago

straight - correct spelling

adjective, adverb, and nounExample: He walked in a straight line. adjectiveExample: Son, please stand up straight. adverbExample: They wanted their children to stay on the straight and narrow. noun...

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8 years ago

strategy - correct spelling

nounNot strategery. :-)Example: The company’s president developed a new marketing strategy....

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8 years ago

strength - correct spelling

nounExample: His bulging muscles showed his strength....

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8 years ago

strenuous - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: The doctor advised him to refrain from strenuous exercise....

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8 years ago

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    Choose the sentence with correct use of the indefinite pronoun:
    A Someone are playing in the park.
    B Everybody is welcome to the party.
    C Few have completed the task.
    D Each of the students is presenting their project.