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Funny spelling

Every year, Toastmasters clubs throughout the world run contests where speakers give speeches which may or may not be funny and amusing. As clubs, areas and above arrange these contests, notices and emails are sent out which mis-spell the key word for the contest: its name. For the benefit of people who are not sure, I wish to furnish the correct spelling of some words, along with their meanings: There are a fair number of other words which may catch people out. Grammar is one obvious one, and don't spell it with an E. The story goes that it was one of the most popular spelling mistakes in England, which is why high schools there are frequently "grammar schools". The idea is that the students will see the correct spelling of the word at least twice every day, as they enter and leave, as well as on so many other school notices. This scheme does not seem to work well.
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