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

Practise spelling words beginning with ‘si’. Spot patterns, avoid common slips, and see how many you can spell correctly without checking the answers.

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Fascinating Fact:

Sincere and sincerely are often used in letters. Spell them sin-cere and sin-cere-ly, remembering that the c comes before the e.

In KS3 English Spelling, this quiz looks at words that begin with si. You will focus on syllables, spelling patterns and common letter strings so you can tackle longer words with confidence in your written work.

Key Terms

  • Spelling pattern: A regular way letters are arranged in words, which you can learn and apply to similar spellings.
  • Root word: The basic form of a word that holds the main meaning before any prefixes or suffixes are added.
  • Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word, such as -ly or -ness, which change its form or meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I remember tricky KS3 spellings beginning with si?

Break “si” words into syllables, say them slowly, then use look-cover-write-check. Group similar words together so you spot shared patterns and review them regularly in a spelling notebook.

What spelling rules should KS3 students know for English?

KS3 students should know how to add common suffixes, when letters double, and how vowels change in different endings. Knowing these rules makes it easier to spell longer, academic vocabulary.

Why does accurate spelling matter in school and exams?

Accurate spelling helps your writing look clear and professional. It makes your ideas easier to understand and can improve marks in English and other written exam answers.

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Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with si... (Answers)
1. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
The things worth seeing in a particular place
[ ] sieghts
[ ] seitts
[ ] seights
[x] sights
The words "sights", "lights", "frights" and "nights" are spelled similarly
2. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A visible indication
[ ] siegn
[x] sign
[ ] saign
[ ] seign
Here the gn digraph makes the n sound (sometimes this is referred to as a "silent g")
3. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A follower of the fifth-largest organised religion in the world
[ ] Sekh
[ ] Siekh
[x] Sikh
[ ] Seikh
Here the i makes an "ee" sound
4. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A monotheistic religion originating in northern India
[ ] Siekhism
[ ] Seikhism
[x] Sikhism
[ ] Sekhism
If you can spell "Sikh", you'll easily manage "Sikhism"
5. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another
[ ] simale
[ ] simele
[x] simile
[ ] simule
The e at the ending of "simile" is pronounced as -ey-, -ie- or -ee-
6. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
In an earnest manner; honestly
[ ] sincerly
[ ] sinccerely
[ ] sinncerly
[x] sincerely
The words "sincere" and "sincerely" are related
7. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Places chosen for a certain use or for occupation
[ ] saites
[x] sites
[ ] seites
[ ] sities
Not to be confused with "sights"!
8. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances
[x] situation
[ ] sittuation
[ ] situetion
[ ] situattion
The words "situate" and "situation" are related
9. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
To make a brief, basic drawing
[ ] scetch
[ ] skeitch
[ ] scketch
[x] sketch
"Sketch" is spelled similarly to "fetch", "retch" and "wretch"
10. Click the correct answer for the following definition.
Having or showing knowledge and aptitude
[ ] skilfull
[x] skilful
[ ] skilfful
[ ] skillfull
Remember there is only one l in each of the syllables of "skilful". The spelling "skillful" is used in US English, however
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