KS3 spelling words beginning at int - interesting and interval

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

Explore KS3 spellings that start with int-. Practise words like intelligent and intention, notice patterns in endings and strengthen your accuracy in reading, writing and spelling tests.

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Fascinating Fact:

Intelligent and intelligence look similar. Intelligent ends with -gent, intelligence with -gence, so say in-tel-li-gent and in-tel-li-gence carefully to spot the different endings.

In KS3 English spelling, students explore how groups of letters such as int- appear in many related words. Spotting these patterns helps with spelling, vocabulary growth and confident exam writing.

Key Terms

Word family: A group of words that share a similar part, such as int-, and are linked in meaning or spelling.
Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a word, such as -gent or -gence, which changes its form or use.
Pronunciation: The way a word is spoken, including its syllables and stress, which can help you remember how to spell it.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does intelligent mean in KS3 English?

In KS3 English, intelligent describes someone who is good at understanding ideas, learning new things and solving problems. It is often used to talk about how thoughtfully a person works or behaves.

What spelling pattern do words beginning with int- often follow?

Many int- words start with in- plus another consonant, like interest, internal and intention. Saying them in syllables, such as in-ter-est or in-ter-nal, helps you notice and remember the shared int- pattern.

How can I revise tricky int- spellings for KS3 tests?

Use look, say, cover, write, check, then put each word into a sentence. Say the syllables out loud, highlight the ending and test yourself again the next day to fix the spellings in memory.

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The difference in pitch between two notes

[ ]	intival
[ ]	inturval
[ ]	inteval
[ ]	interval

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The entry of a large group into a new area

[ ]	invasiern
[ ]	invasien
[ ]	invasiun
[ ]	invasion

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To engage thoroughly; to occupy, employ or absorb

[ ]	involve
[ ]	invoulve
[ ]	involv
[ ]	invaulve

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The act of sharing in the activities of a group

[ ]	involvement
[ ]	invoulvement
[ ]	invaulvement
[ ]	involvment

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Lack of relationship with the topic at hand

[ ]	irrellevance
[ ]	irelevance
[ ]	irrelevance
[ ]	irrelavance

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Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

[ ]	irrellevant
[ ]	irrelevant
[ ]	irelevant
[ ]	irrelavant

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A monotheistic religion that originated with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad

[ ]	Islaam
[ ]	Isliam
[ ]	Islam
[ ]	Islarm

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Having two sides of equal length, used especially of an i---------- triangle

[ ]	isocceles
[ ]	isoserles
[ ]	isosceles
[ ]	isosseles

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A country in the Middle East, at the eastern shore of the Mediterranean

[ ]	Israel
[ ]	Israyel
[ ]	Isreal
[ ]	Isriel

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An important question that is in dispute and must be settled

[ ]	ishue
[ ]	issue
[ ]	issiue
[ ]	iscue

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Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with int... (Answers)

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The difference in pitch between two notes

[ ]	intival
[ ]	inturval
[ ]	inteval
[x]	interval

The a of the final syllable can be tricky to remember

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The entry of a large group into a new area

[ ]	invasiern
[ ]	invasien
[ ]	invasiun
[x]	invasion

"Invade", "invasion" and "invasive" are related

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To engage thoroughly; to occupy, employ or absorb

[x]	involve
[ ]	invoulve
[ ]	involv
[ ]	invaulve

Don't forget the e at the end!

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The act of sharing in the activities of a group

[x]	involvement
[ ]	invoulvement
[ ]	invaulvement
[ ]	involvment

If you can spell "involve", you'll have little trouble with "involvement"

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Lack of relationship with the topic at hand

[ ]	irrellevance
[ ]	irelevance
[x]	irrelevance
[ ]	irrelavance

The a of the unstressed, final syllable can be difficult

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Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

[ ]	irrellevant
[x]	irrelevant
[ ]	irelevant
[ ]	irrelavant

The adjective "irrelevant" is related to the noun "irrelevance"

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A monotheistic religion that originated with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad

[ ]	Islaam
[ ]	Isliam
[x]	Islam
[ ]	Islarm

The a of the second syllable can pose some difficulty in spelling "Islam"

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Having two sides of equal length, used especially of an i---------- triangle

[ ]	isocceles
[ ]	isoserles
[x]	isosceles
[ ]	isosseles

This Greek word can be tricky to remember!