KS3 spelling words beginning at ra - with raised and razed

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

Sharpen your spelling skills with tricky words beginning with ‘ra’. Spot patterns, avoid common mistakes, and see how many words you can spell correctly first time.

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Fascinating Fact:

Rain, rainbow and rainfall all share rain. Learn rain first, then add bow or fall without changing the r-a-i-n pattern.

In KS3 English Spelling, this quiz looks at words that begin with the letters ra. You will practise spotting spelling patterns, building vocabulary, and using word roots to remember tricky spellings.

Key Terms

Root word: The basic form of a word before any prefixes or suffixes are added.
Prefix: A group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning.
Vowel sound: The sound made by a, e, i, o, u (and sometimes y) within a syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I improve my KS3 spelling of tricky words?

To improve KS3 spelling, practise regularly, learn common patterns, and use strategies like look-cover-write-check. Reading widely and using new words in sentences also helps them stay in your memory.

What spelling patterns are common in words starting with ra?

Many words starting with “ra” keep the same r-a pattern, followed by different endings, such as “rain”, “raise” or “radio”. Spotting these patterns makes new “ra” words easier to spell.

Why are spelling quizzes useful in KS3 English?

Spelling quizzes give quick practice with feedback, helping you notice mistakes and fix them straight away. Over time, this builds confidence in both your spelling and your general writing.

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The belief that one race is superior to another

[ ]	rasism
[ ]	raicism
[ ]	racism
[ ]	racisem

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Prejudicial or discriminatory with reference to an individual's race

[ ]	raesist
[ ]	raicist
[ ]	rasist
[ ]	racist

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A line segment between any point on the circumference of a circle and its centre

[ ]	raedius
[ ]	raidius
[ ]	radius
[ ]	radious

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An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event

[ ]	reaction
[ ]	reactien
[ ]	reactian
[ ]	reactiun

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A real entity, event or other fact

[ ]	reallity
[ ]	reality
[ ]	realerty
[ ]	realaty

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A person who resists an established authority, often violently

[ ]	rebul
[ ]	rebbel
[ ]	rebil
[ ]	rebel

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An organised, forceful subversion of the law of the land

[ ]	rebellion
[ ]	rebbellion
[ ]	rebelion
[ ]	rebbelion

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To get something; come into possession of

[ ]	reiceive
[ ]	receive
[ ]	rieceve
[ ]	recieve

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A set of instructions for making or preparing food dishes

[ ]	recapie
[ ]	recipe
[ ]	recerpe
[ ]	recipie

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Information about a person provided by someone with whom he or she is well acquainted

[ ]	refference
[ ]	reference
[ ]	refrence
[ ]	referrence

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

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The belief that one race is superior to another

[ ]	rasism
[ ]	raicism
[x]	racism
[ ]	racisem

Here the c makes an "s" sound

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Prejudicial or discriminatory with reference to an individual's race

[ ]	raesist
[ ]	raicist
[ ]	rasist
[x]	racist

The words "race", "racist" and "racism" are related

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A line segment between any point on the circumference of a circle and its centre

[ ]	raedius
[ ]	raidius
[x]	radius
[ ]	radious

In Latin, radius means a "ray of light"

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An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event

[x]	reaction
[ ]	reactien
[ ]	reactian
[ ]	reactiun

Add re- to the word "action"

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A real entity, event or other fact

[ ]	reallity
[x]	reality
[ ]	realerty
[ ]	realaty

If you can spell "real", you'll have no trouble with "reality"

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A person who resists an established authority, often violently

[ ]	rebul
[ ]	rebbel
[ ]	rebil
[x]	rebel

If a person is a "rebel", the stress falls on the first syllable of the word. If the person "rebels", the stress falls on the second syllable

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An organised, forceful subversion of the law of the land

[x]	rebellion
[ ]	rebbellion
[ ]	rebelion
[ ]	rebbelion

Remember the double l

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To get something; come into possession of

[ ]	reiceive
[x]	receive
[ ]	rieceve
[ ]	recieve

Here is an example of the "i before e, except after c" rule holding true