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The person who directs a musical performance is a conductor.

Words beginning with com...

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.

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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.

  • 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.
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.

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