Summary
In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses commonly misspelled words as part of the FTCE general knowledge English subtest review. The episode covers key distinctions between commonly confused words, such as accept vs. except, precede vs. proceed, and the different forms of 'there.' Musto provides tips for understanding and mastering these words, emphasizing the importance of context clues, prefixes, and suffixes in deciphering meanings and spellings.
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00:00 Introduction to Commonly Misspelled Words
01:27 Understanding Accept vs. Except
02:57 Precede vs. Proceed Explained
04:25 Decoding There, Their, and They're
06:51 Tips for Mastering Commonly Misspelled Words
Keywords
FTCE, teacher certification, English subtest, commonly misspelled words, grammar tips, language skills, education, study guide, test preparation, English language
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