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Spelling practice for ages 11–12

At ages 11–12 all the rules come together: mixed revision, proofreading and the academic vocabulary secondary school expects. Ready for any spelling test.

Illustration: spelling letters and words

What your child practices at ages 11–12

  • Mixed revision of all spelling rules
  • Proofreading and editing passages
  • Greek and Latin roots (tele-, auto-)
  • Tough -ough words
  • Academic vocabulary
  • Commonly confused pairs (affect/effect)

What the questions look like

Three examples at the ages 11–12 level. In BrainBite, every question comes with an instant explanation.

Necessary — one c or two?

One c, double s. Remember: one collar, two socks.

The rain had a big … (affect / effect)

Effect. Effect is the noun (the result); affect is the verb (to influence).

Embarass or embarrass?

Embarrass. Double r AND double s — a true test favorite.

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