![]() ![]() Remember that "i" appears in this word three times, to help avoid leaving one out. As with many proper nouns, no specific rule applies. daiquiri - These fruity concoctions are named for a village in Cuba with the same name.consensus - Don't get tricked into spelling the end of this word like "census." The census does not require a consensus, since the two terms actually are not related in meaning.Keep the order straight by thinking of "i-o-u." conscious - Try to be conscious of the "sc" spelling of the /ch/ sound and the fact that there are three vowels in this word's last syllable.conscientious - Work on your spelling conscientiously! For this word, remember that conscientious has the /ch/ sound spelled two different ways: "sc" and 'ti.".While the /ch/ sound spelled as "sc" is a bit unusual, it's a consonant blend that is correct here. conscience - Don't let misspelling this word weigh on your conscience.committed - If you're committed to correct spelling, think about double consonants to help you remember that you'll need to double the final "t" from "commit" before adding the -ed suffix.column - A silent final "n" is not uncommon in English, especially after "m." Some buildings need columns to be structurally sound, so think about the "n" in need when spelling this word. ![]() Use the word "in" as a reminder that this word's final syllable ends with an "i."
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