Lucy
Ask the AI Tutor
Need help with Words beginning with com...? Ask our AI Tutor!
Lucy AI Tutor - Lucy
Connecting with Tutor...
Please wait while we establish connection
Lucy
Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with Words beginning with com... today?
now
0/50 words
  1. Home
  2. KS3
  3. Spelling
  4. Words beginning with com...
Logo

Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with com... (Questions)

Strengthen your KS3 spelling by focusing on com- words. Spot when you need double consonants so common, community and communicate always look and feel right on the page.

Explore the Topic →
(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

Some com- words need double m, like common, community, communicate. If you hear a strong "mm" sound after com, check whether you need two m letters.

In KS3 English Spelling, you explore patterns in word beginnings such as com-. Learning when to use single or double consonants helps you write accurately in essays, homework and exams.

Key Terms

  • Prefix: A group of letters added to the start of a word, such as com-, which helps form a family of related spellings.
  • Double consonant: When the same consonant letter appears twice in a row, like the mm in common or communicate.
  • Root word: The main part of a word, for example common in commonly or communication, before extra endings are added.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the prefix com- mean in English spelling?

The prefix com- often comes from Latin and can mean "with" or "together". In KS3 spelling, it mainly helps you spot a group of words that share similar patterns.

How can I remember which com words use double m?

Say the word slowly and listen for a strong "mm" sound after com. Build a revision list of key words like common, community and communicate, then practise writing them in sentences.

Why are double consonants important in KS3 spelling tests?

Double consonants are important because changing mm to m or vice versa can make a word look wrong or even change its meaning. Examiners expect accurate spelling in written answers.

Try These Related Quizzes

1. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations
[ ] compewter
[ ] computter
[ ] computer
[ ] commputer
2. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Complete attention; intense mental effort
[ ] consentration
[ ] concentration
[ ] concentratian
[ ] concentratien
3. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A position, opinion or judgement reached after consideration
[ ] conclusion
[ ] conclussien
[ ] conclusien
[ ] conclusian
4. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Changing from a gaseous to a liquid state
[ ] condencation
[ ] condenatien
[ ] condensation
[ ] condensatiun
5. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
The person who directs a musical performance
[ ] conductur
[ ] conductire
[ ] conducter
[ ] conductor
6. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two opposing groups or individuals
[ ] conflick
[ ] conflicht
[ ] conflict
[ ] conflikt
7. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A word used to join other words or phrases together into sentences
[ ] conjunctian
[ ] conjunctien
[ ] conjunctiun
[ ] conjunction
8. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To join or to attach
[ ] connex
[ ] connect
[ ] conect
[ ] conneyct
9. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A feeling of understanding between two or more people
[ ] connexion
[ ] connection
[ ] conneyction
[ ] conection
10. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
The moral sense of right and wrong
[ ] conscience
[ ] consianse
[ ] consciance
[ ] conscients

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

© Education Quizzes. Please visit www.educationquizzes.com to subscribe
Logo
Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with com... (Answers)
1. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations
[ ] compewter
[ ] computter
[x] computer
[ ] commputer
"Compute" and "computer" are related
2. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Complete attention; intense mental effort
[ ] consentration
[x] concentration
[ ] concentratian
[ ] concentratien
Concentrate, and you will get it right!
3. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A position, opinion or judgement reached after consideration
[x] conclusion
[ ] conclussien
[ ] conclusien
[ ] conclusian
Can you think of other words ending in -sion?
4. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Changing from a gaseous to a liquid state
[ ] condencation
[ ] condenatien
[x] condensation
[ ] condensatiun
If you can spell "condense", you will have no trouble with "condensation"
5. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
The person who directs a musical performance
[ ] conductur
[ ] conductire
[ ] conducter
[x] conductor
It's easy to mix up -or and -er endings. Why does "conductor" end with an -or and "composer" with an -er?
6. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two opposing groups or individuals
[ ] conflick
[ ] conflicht
[x] conflict
[ ] conflikt
"Con-" means "together" here
7. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A word used to join other words or phrases together into sentences
[ ] conjunctian
[ ] conjunctien
[ ] conjunctiun
[x] conjunction
If you can spell "junction", you're more than halfway there
8. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To join or to attach
[ ] connex
[x] connect
[ ] conect
[ ] conneyct
Remember the double n
9. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A feeling of understanding between two or more people
[ ] connexion
[x] connection
[ ] conneyction
[ ] conection
"Connect" and "connection" are related
10. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
The moral sense of right and wrong
[x] conscience
[ ] consianse
[ ] consciance
[ ] conscients
This one can be tricky, but it helps if you can spot the word "science" in "conscience"
© Education Quizzes. Please visit www.educationquizzes.com to subscribe