Introduction

Accuracy in spelling is like good taste in clothing — neither attracts attention to itself. Incorrect spelling, however, is like body odor — both create an unfavorable impression. People often judge your overall ability by your spelling, so it's important to improve this skill if it's a problem area for you.

The perfect spelling section of WebWorkbooks focuses on words that are often misspelled or incorrectly used. Understanding the ways in which words are put together, the rules governing spelling, and patterns that develop among similar words can help you determine the correct spelling even for words you haven't studied specifically.

This section will continue to grow. It currently includes a study of the spelling of derivatives, which are words derived from root words — for example, shipment and shipping are derivatives of the word ship. Learning the guiding rules for spelling words that derive from one-syllable words, two-syllable words, and words that end with e or y will greatly improve spelling ability and confidence.