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An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting an artist’s canvas is an easel.

Words beginning with dr...

This KS3 English spelling quiz looks at words beginning with dr-. Practise spotting spelling patterns, using syllables and keeping tricky vowel sounds correct in everyday vocabulary.

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Fascinating Fact:

Dream, dreaming and dreamt all keep the drea- spelling. Remember that the long “ee” sound is written ea, not drem or dreem.

In KS3 English Spelling, pupils explore words beginning with dr-, such as drive, drawing and dramatic. They learn how the dr- blend stays steady while the vowels and endings change the meaning and sound.

Key Terms

Consonant blend: Two consonants together, like dr-, where both sounds can still be heard at the start of a word.
Vowel digraph: Two vowels that work as one sound, such as ea in dream or ai in drain.
Root word: The basic form of a word, like dream, to which endings such as -ing or -t can be added.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the dr- blend in English spelling?

The dr- blend is a pair of consonants at the start of a word, where you hear d and r together, as in drop, drama and drought. Both sounds remain clear.

How can I remember tricky KS3 words beginning with dr-?

Group words into spelling families, say them in syllables and underline the dr- blend each time. Writing short sentences that reuse the same set of words also helps.

What common spelling mistakes happen with dr- words?

Learners sometimes miss the r, writing dop instead of drop, or confuse vowel patterns, such as writing drem. Checking vowel digraphs and reading aloud can prevent this.

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

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