KS3 spelling words beginning at ev - evolution and eventually

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

This KS3 spelling quiz focuses on words beginning with ev-, like evidence and everyday. Practise spotting patterns so you can choose the right spelling in class and exams.

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Fascinating Fact:

Evidence and evident share the same start. Spell them e-vi-dence and e-vi-dent, keeping evi- the same in both forms.

In KS3 English Spelling, pupils meet many words beginning with ev-, such as evidence, evident and everyday. They learn to break these words into chunks, listen for each syllable and link spellings to meanings so they can use them accurately in reading, writing and exam answers.

Key Terms

Root word: The basic form of a word, like evidence, to which endings such as -s or -d can be added.
Syllable: A beat or sound unit in a word, for example e-vi-dence has three clear syllables.
Consonant cluster: Two or more consonants together, as in the v-d sound in evidence and evident.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the word evidence mean in English?

Evidence means facts, information or clues that show whether something is true. In English lessons you might look for evidence in a text to support your ideas or arguments.

How can I remember the spelling of evidence and evident?

Link the spellings to their meanings. Evidence is the facts you find, while something evident is clearly seen. Saying both words aloud and writing them in short sentences helps fix them in your memory.

What is the best way to learn KS3 spelling patterns like ev-?

Group similar words together, read them aloud, then cover and rewrite them from memory. Checking and correcting your work straight away makes the pattern more secure over time.

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An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review

[ ]	evaluation
[ ]	evaluatien
[ ]	evaliuation
[ ]	evalueation

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The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state

[ ]	evapiration
[ ]	evapuration
[ ]	evaperation
[ ]	evaporation

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Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial

[ ]	evidance
[ ]	evedence
[ ]	evidence
[ ]	evidunce

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Chemical process in which one atom, ion or group changes place with another

[ ]	exchange
[ ]	ecschainge
[ ]	exchaing
[ ]	exchainge

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Sudden expression of sound or words indicative of emotion, as in surprise

[ ]	exclamation
[ ]	exclemation
[ ]	exclaimatien
[ ]	exclaimation

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Physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness

[ ]	exacise
[ ]	exercise
[ ]	exercies
[ ]	excercise

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A large scale public showing of objects or products

[ ]	exibition
[ ]	exhibition
[ ]	exabition
[ ]	exerbition

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The action of leaving. 'He made his e------ at the opportune time'

[ ]	ecsit
[ ]	exit
[ ]	excite
[ ]	exsit

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A statement that makes something comprehensible

[ ]	explanation
[ ]	explenation
[ ]	explarnation
[ ]	explernation

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A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion

[ ]	expression
[ ]	expressiun
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Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with ev... (Answers)

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An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review

[x]	evaluation
[ ]	evaluatien
[ ]	evaliuation
[ ]	evalueation

The words "evaluate" and "evaluation" are related. The root, "value", loses its -e when -ation is added

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The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state

[ ]	evapiration
[ ]	evapuration
[ ]	evaperation
[x]	evaporation

If you can spell "evaporate", you should have no trouble with "evaporation"

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Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial

[ ]	evidance
[ ]	evedence
[x]	evidence
[ ]	evidunce

The adjective "evident" is related to the noun, "evidence"

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Chemical process in which one atom, ion or group changes place with another

[x]	exchange
[ ]	ecschainge
[ ]	exchaing
[ ]	exchainge

You can think of this word as ex- plus "change"

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Sudden expression of sound or words indicative of emotion, as in surprise

[x]	exclamation
[ ]	exclemation
[ ]	exclaimatien
[ ]	exclaimation

Did you know that "exclaim" and "exclamation" are related? What happens to the i of "exclaim"?

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Physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness

[ ]	exacise
[x]	exercise
[ ]	exercies
[ ]	excercise

Remember to keep the c and the s the right way round!

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A large scale public showing of objects or products

[ ]	exibition
[x]	exhibition
[ ]	exabition
[ ]	exerbition

Watch out for the h!

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The action of leaving. 'He made his e------ at the opportune time'

[ ]	ecsit
[x]	exit
[ ]	excite
[ ]	exsit

Short and sweet!