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Commonly Misspelt Words

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Commonly Misspelt Words The words that I experience personal challenges in spelling include surprise which is often written as suprise, weird which I put as wierd, changeable which I misspell as changable, grateful as greatful, and maintenance which I often write as maintainance. Meanings and Use in Sentences Surprise: Something unexpected (O’Brien, 2014). Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup surprised many people. Weird: Suggesting something unnatural or strange; that is, far from usual expectation (McKean & Chast, 2002). It is weird to see Catholic priests smoking cigarettes. Changeable: Shifting or able to be exchanged (O’Brien, 2014). Today’s weather is increasingly changeable. Grateful: Showing appreciation, being thankful

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