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

Test your spelling of tricky words beginning with ab. Spot patterns, avoid common mistakes and sharpen your KS3 English spelling skills.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some ab- words can look different from how they sound. In absent and absence, the s sound is clear, but the ending changes from -ent to -ence, so watch those last letters carefully.

In KS3 English Spelling, you study how word beginnings affect spelling. This quiz focuses on words starting with ab, helping you connect the way they sound with the letters you need to write.

Key Terms

  • Prefix: A group of letters added to the start of a word, such as ab, that changes or slightly shifts its meaning.
  • Syllable: A beat in a word. Splitting ab words into syllables can make them easier to spell and remember.
  • Root word: The main part of a word that carries its core meaning and stays the same when prefixes or suffixes are added.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I remember spellings of words beginning with ab?

Look for patterns in families of words, such as abandon, ability and abnormal. Say the word out loud, break it into syllables and then check each letter carefully as you write.

What are common spelling mistakes with ab words at KS3?

Students often add or miss out letters, confuse double consonants or mix up endings like ant, ent and ence. Regular practice and checking against a dictionary can reduce these errors.

How can I improve my KS3 English spelling overall?

Use spelling quizzes, keep a personal word list and practise with look cover write check. Reading widely will also help you recognise correct spellings in real texts.

Try These Related Quizzes

1. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A quality that permits achievement or accomplishment
[ ] abilatie
[ ] ability
[ ] abilaty
[ ] abilitie
2. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Having the skill to do something well
[ ] abal
[ ] able
[ ] abel
[ ] abble
3. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Countries or lands overseas
[ ] abroad
[ ] abrawd
[ ] abraod
[ ] abroed
4. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Take in
[ ] absawb
[ ] absorb
[ ] abzawb
[ ] abbsorb
5. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A summary of the main points of an argument or theory
[ ] abstract
[ ] abstracdt
[ ] astracd
[ ] abstraced
6. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Lodgings or living quarters
[ ] acommodation
[ ] accommodation
[ ] accomodation
[ ] acomodation
7. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To gain with effort
[ ] acheive
[ ] achieve
[ ] acheev
[ ] acheve
8. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
An accomplishment
[ ] achevement
[ ] acheivement
[ ] achievment
[ ] achievement
9. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
[ ] assid
[ ] acid
[ ] asid
[ ] ascid
10. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A synthetic fabric
[ ] acrilic
[ ] acrilick
[ ] acrylic
[ ] acryllic

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Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with ab... (Answers)
1. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A quality that permits achievement or accomplishment
[ ] abilatie
[x] ability
[ ] abilaty
[ ] abilitie
The noun "ability" is related to the adjective "able" and the verb "to be able"
2. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Having the skill to do something well
[ ] abal
[x] able
[ ] abel
[ ] abble
The -le ending sounds identical to these endings: -al, -el, -il, -ol, or -ul
3. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Countries or lands overseas
[x] abroad
[ ] abrawd
[ ] abraod
[ ] abroed
The digraph "oa" is the tricky part of this word
4. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Take in
[ ] absawb
[x] absorb
[ ] abzawb
[ ] abbsorb
Watch out for that beginning vowel!
5. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A summary of the main points of an argument or theory
[x] abstract
[ ] abstracdt
[ ] astracd
[ ] abstraced
"Abstract" is often used as an antonym to "concrete"
6. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Lodgings or living quarters
[ ] acommodation
[x] accommodation
[ ] accomodation
[ ] acomodation
Remember that "accommodation" has a double c and a double m. This is also true for "accommodate"
7. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To gain with effort
[ ] acheive
[x] achieve
[ ] acheev
[ ] acheve
The phrase "i before e, except after c" is not strictly true, but is a useful way to work out which vowel comes first in many cases
8. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
An accomplishment
[ ] achevement
[ ] acheivement
[ ] achievment
[x] achievement
Remember to spell "achieve" correctly, and you're halfway there!
9. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
[ ] assid
[x] acid
[ ] asid
[ ] ascid
If you can spell "acid", you will also be able to spell "acidic", "acidity" and "acidify"
10. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A synthetic fabric
[ ] acrilic
[ ] acrilick
[x] acrylic
[ ] acryllic
Which is trickier to remember, the y or the i?
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