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

Explore KS3 spellings that start with ma-. Spot roots, syllables and patterns in tricky words, then practise using them accurately in sentences and test questions.

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Fascinating Fact:

In material and mathematics the mat- pattern stays the same. Spell ma-te-ri-al and ma-the-ma-tics, noticing how the first three letters do not change.

In KS3 English spelling, students study word families that begin with ma-. They learn how roots link to meaning, then add different endings to build accurate spellings for schoolwork and exams.

Key Terms

  • Syllable: A beat in a word, such as ma-ter-i-al having four clear syllables when you say it aloud.
  • Spelling pattern: A letter sequence that appears in several words, helping you remember how they are built.
  • Consonant cluster: Two or more consonants together, like "mat" or "math", that keep the same order in related words.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I remember tricky KS3 ma- spellings?

Break each word into syllables, underline the first three letters and say them aloud. Then write short sentences using the same word a few times to fix the pattern in your memory.

Why do some ma- words share the same first letters?

Many ma- words belong to the same word family and share a root. Because the root carries the core meaning, the first few letters often stay the same even when endings change.

What revision strategies help with KS3 spelling tests?

Good strategies include making mini word lists by pattern, testing yourself with cover-and-write activities, using online quizzes regularly and asking someone to read words aloud while you spell them.

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Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with ma... (Answers)
1. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
The union of two people
[ ] marriedge
[ ] marrige
[ ] mariage
[x] marriage
The y of "marry" becomes an i in "marriage"
2. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Worldly, as opposed to spiritual
[ ] materiul
[ ] mateerial
[x] material
[ ] materiel
"Matter" and "material" are related
3. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
At the same time but in another place
[ ] meenwile
[ ] meenwhile
[ ] meanwile
[x] meanwhile
If you remember how to spell "while", you will feel confident with "meanwhile"
4. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To ascertain the exact quantity of a particular amount of material
[ ] mesure
[ ] meassure
[ ] meazure
[x] measure
The s of "measure" can be a bit tricky
5. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way
[ ] medicin
[x] medicine
[ ] medisin
[ ] medisine
The words "medicine", "medical" and "medicinal" are related
6. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A multiple of the base unit for digital information storage
[ ] meggabyte
[x] megabyte
[ ] megerbite
[ ] megabite
Be careful not to confuse "byte" with "bite"!
7. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase
[ ] melerdy
[ ] melady
[x] melody
[ ] mellody
If you can spell "melody", you will also be able to spell "melodic"
8. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
'This data passes from the CPU to the m-------'
[ ] memury
[ ] memery
[ ] memary
[x] memory
The o of the second, unstressed syllable is the key vowel to remember
9. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A figure of speech which makes an analogy between two objects or ideas
[ ] metephor
[ ] mettaphor
[ ] metafor
[x] metaphor
The f sound in "metaphor" is spelled with a -ph-
10. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A process by which a task is completed
[ ] methud
[ ] methode
[ ] meathod
[x] method
The unstressed o is important to remember. You can hear the o in "methodical"
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