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Explore KS3 spellings starting with ax-. Practise words such as axiom and axis, and see how secure your spelling knowledge really is.

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Fascinating Fact:

Axiom is a word you might meet in maths and philosophy. It means a basic rule or statement, and it is spelled a-x-i-o-m, with io in the middle.

In KS3 English Spelling, you meet specialist words that begin with ax-, such as axis, axle and axiom. Learning how these are built from roots and prefixes helps you spell accurately in subjects like maths, science and humanities, where technical vocabulary appears in questions and exam answers.

  • Prefix: A group of letters added to the start of a word, such as ax-, which helps give the word its meaning.
  • Root word: The main part of a word that carries the core meaning, to which prefixes or suffixes can be added.
  • Technical vocabulary: Words used mainly in school subjects, like axiom in maths or axis in science and geography.
What does the word axiom mean in simple terms?

An axiom is a basic statement or rule that is accepted as true without needing proof. In maths, axioms act as starting points for other ideas and theorems.

How can I remember the spelling of axiom for KS3?

Say the word as two parts, ax-iom, then write it several times, checking the letters a-x-i-o-m each time. Use it in short sentences so the spelling becomes familiar.

Which school subjects use ax- words like axiom and axis?

Axis appears in maths, science and geography when you describe lines or directions. Axiom is used in maths and philosophy when you discuss rules or logical ideas.

1 .
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Mental acceptance of a claim as truth
beleaf
belief
beleif
beliefe
Here the "i before e" rule holds true
2 .
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Prejudice towards or against someone or something
bias
biass
byas
biars
A short but somewhat tricky word!
3 .
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A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
baptysm
baptism
baptisum
baptisem
"Baptise", "baptism" and "Baptist" are related words
4 .
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Of or pertaining to, contained in, or in accordance with the Bible
biblickle
biblicel
byblicel
biblical
Remember that "biblical" should not be capitalised, unlike "Bible", which is a title
5 .
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The centre around which something rotates
acksis
axis
axsys
axsis
X marks the spot!
6 .
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Attractive and possessing charm
beautiful
beautifull
bautiful
bootiful
Isn't it interesting that when we want to use an adjective to express the idea of being "full" of a particular quality, the added suffix, -ful, only has a single l?
7 .
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To accept as true
bealive
beleve
beyleave
believe
"Belief" and "believe" are related words
8 .
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The act of starting something
beginning
beeginning
begining
beygining
Remember to double the n before adding -ing
9 .
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In a lower position; below
beneeth
beneath
beeneeth
beaneath
The digraph ea is also used to express this sound in words like "eat", "meat" and "peace"
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The sacred writings of the Christian religion
Byble
Bibul
Bibel
Bible
Did you know that "Bible" comes from the Greek word for "books"?
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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