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Mr Franks 4th grade class is writing short stories using a word processor Even though Bob used spell checker tool for his story teacher found misspelled What happened?

Here are a few reasons why Bob's spell checker might have missed some misspelled words, even though he used it:

* Homophones: Spell checkers can't always tell the difference between words that sound the same but are spelled differently (like "there," "their," and "they're").

* Proper Nouns: Names of people, places, and things (like "Bob," "New York," or "Godzilla") aren't always in dictionaries.

* New Words or Slang: Spell checkers are updated regularly, but they might miss new words or slang terms that haven't been added yet.

* Context: Spell checkers can't understand the meaning of a sentence. So, even if a word is spelled correctly, it might be the wrong word for the context. For example, "I like to eat my brakefast" might be flagged by a spell checker as correct, but the word "brakefast" should actually be "breakfast."

* Typographical Errors: Sometimes, even with spell checkers, typos can slip through. A letter might be missing or typed incorrectly, and the spell checker might not recognize the word.

What Bob can do:

* Proofread Carefully: Even with a spell checker, Bob should always proofread his work carefully.

* Use a Dictionary: If Bob isn't sure about a word, he can use a dictionary to check the spelling.

* Ask for Help: If Bob is still having trouble, he can ask his teacher or a classmate for help.

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