KS3 spelling words beginning at me

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

Practise KS3 spellings that start with me-. Spot patterns in roots and endings, check tricky double letters and use the words confidently in your writing and tests.

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Fascinating Fact:

Message and messenger share mess-. Spell them mes-sage and mes-sen-ger, keeping mess- at the start in both words.

In KS3 English spelling, students study word families and spelling patterns. Focusing on words beginning with me- helps you notice shared chunks, spot double letters and build secure spelling habits.

Key Terms

Word family: A group of related words that share a similar pattern or root, such as message, messenger and messaging.
Root word: The simplest form of a word that carries the main meaning, before any prefixes or suffixes are added.
Spelling pattern: A letter pattern that appears in several words, which you can learn and reuse to spell similar words correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Which KS3 words beginning with me- are often in spelling tests?

Common KS3 spelling words beginning with me- include message, messenger, memory, medal, mention and method. Learning these as a word family helps you remember the shared me- and internal patterns.

How can I remember the double s in words like message?

Focus on the chunk mess at the start, then add the ending. Saying mess-age and mess-en-ger aloud helps you hear the double s and see that the mess- pattern stays the same in both words.

What is the best way to revise KS3 spelling patterns?

Group words by pattern, such as me- or mess-, then read, say and write them several times. Testing yourself in short bursts and using the words in sentences makes the spellings much more secure.

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Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with me... (Answers)

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A miscellany is miscellaneous in nature

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Do you see the word "chief" in "mischief"?