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

This KS3 English spelling quiz focuses on words beginning with dis-. Practise spotting the dis- prefix, building word families and keeping spellings accurate as meanings change.

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Fascinating Fact:

In discover and discovery, the dis- beginning never changes. Learn dis-cover first, then add -y for discovery without altering the start.

In KS3 English Spelling, pupils meet many words that begin with dis-, such as disappear, disconnect and disagree. They explore how the dis- prefix links words into families and often signals a change or reversal of meaning.

Key Terms

  • Prefix: A group of letters added to the start of a word, like dis-, which changes or adjusts the meaning.
  • Base word: The main word that a prefix or suffix is added to, for example appear in disappear.
  • Syllable: A beat in a word, such as dis-ap-pear, which helps you break spelling patterns into smaller chunks.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the prefix dis- mean in English spelling?

The prefix dis- often shows a negative or opposite meaning, as in disagree or disconnect. It can also suggest removal or reversal, like in dismount or disapprove.

How can I improve my spelling of dis- words at KS3?

Group words into families, say them in syllables and highlight the dis- prefix each time. Regular short practice using look-cover-write-check helps make the pattern automatic.

What are common mistakes with dis- words in English?

Common errors include dropping the second s in words like dissimilar, swapping dis- for mis-, or adding extra vowels. Checking a dictionary and reading widely reduces these mistakes.

Try These Related Quizzes

1. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object
[ ] disc
[ ] disck
[ ] disque
[ ] diske
2. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
The act or result of scattering
[ ] dispursal
[ ] dispursel
[ ] dispirsal
[ ] dispersal
3. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Break up: cause to separate
[ ] dispurs
[ ] disperse
[ ] dispirse
[ ] dispurse
4. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Exhibiting openly in public view
[ ] dissplay
[ ] desplay
[ ] display
[ ] deesplay
5. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To create a solution
[ ] dissolve
[ ] desolve
[ ] deesolve
[ ] disolve
6. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To make an extract by first evaporating liquid and then condensing the vapour
[ ] distil
[ ] desstil
[ ] destill
[ ] deestill
7. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A method of separating mixtures based on differences in their volatilities in a boiling liquid mixture
[ ] distilation
[ ] distillation
[ ] destillation
[ ] deestillation
8. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Separate into parts or portions
[ ] divied
[ ] devide
[ ] deevide
[ ] divide
9. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Discord that splits a group
[ ] deevision
[ ] devision
[ ] divisian
[ ] division
10. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A written account of ownership or obligation
[ ] dociument
[ ] document
[ ] dockument
[ ] docurment

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Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with dis... (Answers)
1. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object
[x] disc
[ ] disck
[ ] disque
[ ] diske
"Disk" is also correct, although used more often in the US than the UK
2. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
The act or result of scattering
[ ] dispursal
[ ] dispursel
[ ] dispirsal
[x] dispersal
The a of the unstressed third syllable is the tricky letter to remember
3. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Break up: cause to separate
[ ] dispurs
[x] disperse
[ ] dispirse
[ ] dispurse
"Disperse" and "dispersal" are related words
4. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Exhibiting openly in public view
[ ] dissplay
[ ] desplay
[x] display
[ ] deesplay
Remember the i of the unstressed first syllable
5. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To create a solution
[x] dissolve
[ ] desolve
[ ] deesolve
[ ] disolve
Remember that "dissolve" has a double s
6. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To make an extract by first evaporating liquid and then condensing the vapour
[x] distil
[ ] desstil
[ ] destill
[ ] deestill
For a short word, "distil" can be rather difficult to spell!
7. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A method of separating mixtures based on differences in their volatilities in a boiling liquid mixture
[ ] distilation
[x] distillation
[ ] destillation
[ ] deestillation
If you can remember how to spell "distil", you are well on your way to spelling "distillation"
8. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Separate into parts or portions
[ ] divied
[ ] devide
[ ] deevide
[x] divide
The first i is the trickiest part of the word to remember
9. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Discord that splits a group
[ ] deevision
[ ] devision
[ ] divisian
[x] division
The words "divide" and "division" are related
10. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A written account of ownership or obligation
[ ] dociument
[x] document
[ ] dockument
[ ] docurment
"Document" is spelled the same as a noun and as a verb
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