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Fascinating Fact:

Story and storey are different words. Story (a tale) is s-t-o-r-y, storey (a floor of a building) is s-t-o-r-e-y, so watch for the extra e.

In KS3 English Spelling, this quiz focuses on words that begin with st. You will explore sound patterns, spot lookalike words and use endings to choose the correct spellings in your reading and writing.

Key Terms

Homophone: Two or more words that sound the same when spoken but have different spellings and meanings, such as “stair” and “stare”.
Prefix: A group of letters added to the start of a word that changes its meaning, like “sub-” in “substandard”.
Context clue: Hints in the surrounding sentence that help you decide which word and spelling are correct.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I tell when to use story or storey?

Use story when you mean a tale or narrative, and storey when you are talking about the level of a building. Think “extra e for extra elevation” to help you remember.

What is a good way to practise KS3 st spellings?

Make a list of “st” words, group them into families and learn a few each day. Say them aloud, write them from memory, then check and correct any mistakes straight away.

Why are homophones important in English spelling tests?

Homophones are common in English exams because they check both spelling and understanding. You must choose the correct word for the sentence, so they test vocabulary, grammar and attention to detail.

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1 .

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Something not expected

surprise

surpreise

suprise

surpriese

Are you ever surprised by that first r in "surprise"?

2 .

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An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated

subteraction

subbtraction

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If you can spell "subtract", you'll have no problem with "subtraction"

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Ability to withstand an applied stress

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The words "strength" and "length" are spelled similarly

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A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object

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The o of the unstressed final syllable can be tricky to remember

5 .

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To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc

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surevey

surviey

surveiy

What sound does the ey digraph make here?

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Lower in rank or importance

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subourdinate

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It can be helpful to break this word down into syllables: sub-ord-i-nate

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One or more letters or sounds added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning

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Why does "prefix" have only one f, but "suffix" has two?

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Without fail; certainly, undoubtedly; with confidence

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surrelly

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Add the suffix -ly to the word "sure"

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success

sucess

succes

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Remember "success" has a double c and double s

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Resembling a dream

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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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