KS3 spelling words beginning at prov - with prove and provided

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

Test your spelling of tricky KS3 words beginning with prov. Spot patterns, remember endings and sharpen your confidence with vocabulary you will meet in reading and writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Prove, proof and proven are related, but only prove begins with prov-. Spell pro-ve for the verb, but remember proof changes the spelling.

In KS3 English Spelling, you work with word families such as those beginning with prov-. Noticing shared starts and different endings helps you avoid common errors and strengthen your vocabulary.

Key Terms

Prefix: A letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning or form.
Root word: The main part of a word that carries the core meaning, before prefixes or suffixes are added.
Syllable: A beat in a word, made from one vowel sound, such as pro, vide or sion in a longer word.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does prov mean at the start of a word in English?

In English, prov at the start of a word often appears in words linked to providing or proving something, like provide or provision. It comes from older Latin roots about supplying or showing.

How can I remember spellings of prov words for KS3 English?

Break prov words into chunks, such as pro-vi-sion, say them aloud and write them in short sentences. Grouping similar words together helps your memory and highlights tricky endings.

Why is accurate spelling important in secondary school English?

Accurate spelling makes your writing clearer for the reader and helps you gain marks in assessments. It also shows you understand vocabulary, which supports reading, writing and exam success.

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An item of goods or supplies obtained for future use

[ ]	provisian
[ ]	provisien
[ ]	provision
[ ]	provisiun

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The person or company responsible for the process of producing books

[ ]	publisher
[ ]	publishor
[ ]	publlisher
[ ]	publishier

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A muscle of the thigh that extends the leg

[ ]	quadraceps
[ ]	quadruceps
[ ]	quadroceps
[ ]	quadriceps

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A polygon having four sides

[ ]	quadralateral
[ ]	quadrulateral
[ ]	quadrilateral
[ ]	quadrolateral

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To become competent or eligible for some position or task

[ ]	qualiffy
[ ]	qaullify
[ ]	qaulify
[ ]	qualify

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An eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail

[ ]	qaiver
[ ]	quaiver
[ ]	qauver
[ ]	quaver

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A means of gathering information for a survey

[ ]	questionnare
[ ]	questionaire
[ ]	questionnaire
[ ]	questiennaire

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A line, usually of people or cars assembled in the order they arrived and waiting for some event or service

[ ]	que
[ ]	quie
[ ]	qeueu
[ ]	queue

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With little or no sound; denoting absence of disturbing noise

[ ]	quiert
[ ]	quiat
[ ]	quiete
[ ]	quiet

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To a moderate extent or degree

[ ]	quete
[ ]	qite
[ ]	quite
[ ]	quiete

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

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An item of goods or supplies obtained for future use

[ ]	provisian
[ ]	provisien
[x]	provision
[ ]	provisiun

Add pro- to "vision" to get "provision"

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The person or company responsible for the process of producing books

[x]	publisher
[ ]	publishor
[ ]	publlisher
[ ]	publishier

Remember that the final syllable is spelled -er

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A muscle of the thigh that extends the leg

[ ]	quadraceps
[ ]	quadruceps
[ ]	quadroceps
[x]	quadriceps

Watch out for the i! Compare "biceps" to help you remember

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A polygon having four sides

[ ]	quadralateral
[ ]	quadrulateral
[x]	quadrilateral
[ ]	quadrolateral

This is a rather tricky word! The most difficult letters to remember are the vowels

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To become competent or eligible for some position or task

[ ]	qualiffy
[ ]	qaullify
[ ]	qaulify
[x]	qualify

The words "qualify" and "qualification" are related

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An eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail

[ ]	qaiver
[ ]	quaiver
[ ]	qauver
[x]	quaver

Here the "ay" sound is made with the split digraph a-e

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A means of gathering information for a survey

[ ]	questionnare
[ ]	questionaire
[x]	questionnaire
[ ]	questiennaire

Don't forget to double the n

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A line, usually of people or cars assembled in the order they arrived and waiting for some event or service

[ ]	que
[ ]	quie
[ ]	qeueu
[x]	queue

The vowels are lined up in a queue: u-e-u-e