Mixed Spelling Questions

John likes to​ ​ (a)   the guitar every Monday afternoon.

• practice

• practise

Answer explanation

Practise is a verb . It makes sense here .

Practice is a noun

Skateboarding is a skill that takes a lot of​ (a)  

• practice
• practise

Closing the local shop will have a negative ​ ​ (a)   on the village

• effect
• affect

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'effect' because 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence or make a difference, while 'effect' is a noun referring to the result or outcome of an action.

Numerous factors can ​ (a)   global climate change.

• affect
• effect

In America, a head teacher is called a (a)   .

• principal
• principle

Rob turned down the job on ​ (a)   .

• principle
• principal

There are ​ ​ (a)   ducks on the pond than there were yesterday .

I have a lot ​ (b)   money now that I've been on holiday

• less
• fewer

Answer explanation

Remember :

Fewer is for Countable nouns

Less is for Uncountable nouns

Ducks is a plural noun

Money is NOT a plural noun

Ema ​ (a)   her guitar to the orchestra recital.

Vivaan ​ (b)   the apple in the Leeds market.

• brought
• bought

Answer explanation

Past tense of :

BUY Bought

BRING Brought