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The period during which a monarch rules is a reign.

Words beginning with ref...

Tackle tricky spellings of words beginning with ‘ref’. Spot patterns, build your vocabulary, and see how many you can spell correctly without using a dictionary.

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Fascinating Fact:

Reflect, reflection and reflective all begin with reflec-. Learn re-flect first, then add -tion or -tive without changing the ref- at the start.

In KS3 English Spelling, this quiz focuses on words that start with ref. You will use word roots, prefixes and endings to help you remember accurate spellings and avoid common mistakes.

  • Root word: The main part of a word that carries the core meaning before endings are added.
  • Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word, such as -tion or -ive, that change its form or meaning.
  • Syllable: A single beat of sound in a word, which often helps you break it into easier chunks to spell.
How can I remember spellings of KS3 words beginning with ref?

To remember “ref” spellings, split words into parts, such as ref + lect or ref + erence. Say each syllable slowly, then write the word several times while checking it carefully.

What spelling rules should I know for KS3 English?

In KS3 English you should know rules for adding suffixes, doubling consonants, and changing final letters. Learning these rules helps you tackle longer, more complex words confidently.

Why is accurate spelling important in secondary school?

Accurate spelling makes your writing clearer and more professional. It helps teachers and exam markers focus on your ideas, rather than being distracted by frequent spelling errors.

1 .
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With constant frequency or pattern
regulare
regulur
reguler
regular
The a of the unstressed, final syllable can be tricky
2 .
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To practise by repetition in private prior to a public representation
reherse
rehearse
reherse
rehurse
If you can spell "rehearse", you'll have little difficulty with "rehearsal"
3 .
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Directly related, connected or pertinent to a topic
relavent
relavant
relivant
relevant
This word might require some practice
4 .
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Having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
relavance
relavence
relevance
relivance
The vowels of the second and final syllables can be difficult here
5 .
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A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish
realay
relay
reilay
rel-lay
A person can also "relay" a message
6 .
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France is administratively divided into 27 r--------s
regien
regiun
region
regian
The words "region" and "regional" are related
7 .
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The period during which a monarch rules
raign
reign
rein
reighn
You wouldn't confuse "reign" with "rain"....would you?
8 .
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A state involving mutual dealings between people, parties or countries
relatienship
relaitionship
relateianship
relationship
Add the suffix -ship to "relation"
9 .
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The practising of something which is to be performed before an audience
rehearsal
rehersal
rehursal
rehearsel
The words "rehearse" and "rehearsal" are related. The -ea- digraph is important to remember
10 .
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Of, or pertaining to, a specific district
regiunal
regional
regienal
regianal
As well as being related most obviously to "region", "regional" is also more distantly related to "reign"
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

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

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