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A daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations is a diary.

Words beginning with des...

This KS3 spelling quiz looks at words beginning with des-. Practise spotting patterns, choosing the correct spellings and avoiding mix-ups between similar-looking words in everyday writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Desert and dessert are easy to mix up. Desert (dry land) has one s, dessert (sweet food) has two s letters, like you want a second helping of sugar.

In KS3 English Spelling, pupils explore des- words such as describe, design, deserve and destiny. Listening carefully to each syllable and linking spellings to meaning helps build confident, accurate written work.

Key Terms

Prefix: Letters added to the start of a word, such as des-, that link a group of words through meaning or spelling pattern.
Homophone: Words that sound the same when spoken but have different spellings and meanings, for example piece and peace.
Spelling pattern: A letter sequence, like des-, that appears in several words and can be learned as a helpful chunk.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I remember tricky des- spellings at KS3?

Break each word into syllables, say it slowly, then write it using look-cover-write-check. Using the new word in short sentences also fixes the spelling in your memory.

What are common KS3 English words beginning with des-?

Common des- words include describe, design, desire, deserve, destroy, despite and destiny. Learning them in small, themed lists makes the spellings easier to practise and recall.

Why are spelling patterns like des- important in English?

Noticing patterns such as des- speeds up reading and spelling. It helps you predict how unfamiliar words might be written and reduces mistakes in homework and exams.

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1 .

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A daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

diarie

diary

daiery

diery

If you accidentally transpose the i and a, you end up with "dairy", which is not at all the same thing!

2 .

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A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon

diamond

dyamond

diemond

diermond

Don't forget the a!

3 .

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The organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body

digestion

digestsion

dygestion

digestshun

"Digest" and "digestion" are related words

4 .

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The length of a straight line passing through the centre of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference

diameter

diametere

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You have to wonder: why is it "metre" but "diameter"?

5 .

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The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive

dezign

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desine

design

Try to remember the word "sign" in "design"

6 .

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To arrange and integrate in the mind; "I cannot d...... all this information"

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If you can remember how to spell "digestive", you will easily remember "digest"

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dierlogue

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Don't forget the -ue at the end of the word!

8 .

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A prescribed selection of foods

diat

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dyet

The first syllable ends with the i and the second begins with an e: di - et

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The act of improving by expanding, enlarging or refining

develupment

devvelopment

develepment

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"Develop" + -ment makes "development"

10 .

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A list of words normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning

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dictianery

The unstressed a is the tricky part here

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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