There are words that are often confused, because they sound similar. If you are a writer that gets these words confused, then make sure you check your work to make sure you have used the correct spelling.

A good idea is to have a list of words you often mis-spell so that you can use this list when you are editing.

Here is a list linked to the sounds ‘i’ and ‘ee’.

Live/leave

I live with my mother I leave home early in the morning

Bit/beat

I bit my sandwich I beat him in the race.

Fit/feet

I am fit and strong. My brother has big feet.

Fill/feel

Fill the bottle of water. I feel sorry for the poor children.

Still/steal

I am still waiting for you. That gangster wants to steal my phone.

Ship/sheep

There were ships on the sea. The sheep were in the field.

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