KS3 spelling words beginning at res - resounding and respite

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

Test your spelling of words beginning with ‘res’. Use syllables, patterns and word families to tackle long words and see how many you can spell correctly first time.

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Fascinating Fact:

Responsible and responsibility both begin with responsi-. Spell them re-spon-si-ble and re-spon-si-bil-i-ty, keeping responsi- the same and only changing the ending.

In KS3 English Spelling, this quiz focuses on words that start with res. You will practise building longer words from roots, spotting shared letter strings, and correcting common spelling slips in your writing.

Key Terms

Letter string: A group of letters that often appears together in different words, such as res in “result”, “rescue” and “respect”.
Mnemonic: A memory trick, like a phrase or pattern, that helps you remember the correct spelling of a word.
Dictionary skills: The ability to look up words, check spellings and understand meanings using a dictionary or online tool.

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What are good ways to learn KS3 spellings beginning with res?

Break “res” words into syllables, say each part clearly, then write them several times using look-cover-write-check. Group similar words together so you notice repeated letter strings and patterns.

How can I get better at spelling long words in secondary school?

To improve spelling long words, learn common prefixes and endings, practise little and often, and use mnemonics. Reading more fiction and non-fiction also exposes you to accurate spellings.

Why does accurate spelling matter for KS3 English and other subjects?

Accurate spelling makes your ideas clearer in every subject, not just English. It helps teachers and examiners understand your work quickly and gives a stronger, more confident impression.

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Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel

[ ]	resurces
[ ]	reasources
[ ]	resources
[ ]	resauces

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The process of inhaling and exhaling

[ ]	resperation
[ ]	resparation
[ ]	respiration
[ ]	respuration

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To breathe in and out

[ ]	respier
[ ]	reespire
[ ]	respire
[ ]	rispire

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To rebel, particularly against authority

[ ]	revvolt
[ ]	revolt
[ ]	rievolt
[ ]	revoult

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A political upheaval in a government or nation state

[ ]	revolution
[ ]	revoulution
[ ]	revvolution
[ ]	rievolution

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Something of value given in return for an act

[ ]	raward
[ ]	rewaud
[ ]	reward
[ ]	reword

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A parallelogram having all sides of equal length

[ ]	rhombus
[ ]	rhombous
[ ]	rombus
[ ]	rhombos

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Similarity between syllable sounds, often found at the end of lines in poetry

[ ]	rhime
[ ]	ryme
[ ]	rime
[ ]	rhyme

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The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event

[ ]	rithem
[ ]	rhythm
[ ]	rythm
[ ]	rhythem

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A character or part played by a performer or actor

[ ]	roll
[ ]	roel
[ ]	rolle
[ ]	role

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

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Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel

[ ]	resurces
[ ]	reasources
[x]	resources
[ ]	resauces

Can you spot the word "source" in "resources"?

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The process of inhaling and exhaling

[ ]	resperation
[ ]	resparation
[x]	respiration
[ ]	respuration

The word "respiration" is related to "inspire" and "perspire"

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To breathe in and out

[ ]	respier
[ ]	reespire
[x]	respire
[ ]	rispire

If you can spell "respire", you'll have little trouble with "respiration"

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To rebel, particularly against authority

[ ]	revvolt
[x]	revolt
[ ]	rievolt
[ ]	revoult

The word "revolt" is related to "revolution" and "revolutionary"

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A political upheaval in a government or nation state

[x]	revolution
[ ]	revoulution
[ ]	revvolution
[ ]	rievolution

If you add -ion to "revolt", you will not end up with "revolution". Where do you think the extra u came from?

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Something of value given in return for an act

[ ]	raward
[ ]	rewaud
[x]	reward
[ ]	reword

If you can remember how to spell the related words "ward" and "warden", you should have little difficulty with "reward"

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A parallelogram having all sides of equal length

[x]	rhombus
[ ]	rhombous
[ ]	rombus
[ ]	rhombos

Don't forget the h!

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Similarity between syllable sounds, often found at the end of lines in poetry

[ ]	rhime
[ ]	ryme
[ ]	rime
[x]	rhyme

The spelling of the word "rhyme" almost seems designed to catch you out!