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Train your eye for tricky tr words. This KS3 spelling quiz helps you spot patterns, remember endings and choose the correct spelling by using each word in context.

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Fascinating Fact:

True, truly and truth are linked. True drops the e before -ly to make truly, but keeps tru- in truth, so spell them tr-ue, tr-uly, tr-uth.

In KS3 English Spelling, this quiz looks at words beginning with tr, such as travel, triangle and tradition. You will practise spotting common roots, listening for sounds and checking endings carefully.

Key Terms

Consonant blend: Two or more consonants that appear together at the start of a word, like the “tr” in “train” or “triangle”.
Root word: The basic form of a word before prefixes or suffixes are added, for example “trust” in “trusted” and “trusting”.
Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a word, such as “-ful” in “truthful” or “-er” in “traveller”.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I remember how to spell KS3 tr words?

Say the word slowly, underline the “tr” at the start and break the rest into chunks. Then write it several times in a short sentence to fix the pattern in your memory.

Why do some tr words change when I add endings?

Some words drop or change a letter before a suffix, while others stay the same. Checking a dictionary or a trusted spelling list helps you learn which pattern each word follows.

What is a good way to practise English spelling at KS3?

Use small spelling lists, online quizzes and quick self-tests. Focus on a group of related words, such as tr words, then review them again a few days later to strengthen recall.

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Remember that "traitor" takes an -or ending

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Happening through bad luck or because of some unfortunate event

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This is a tricky one! "Fortune" loses its final e when it becomes "fortunate", which does not lose its final e when it becomes "fortunately". Whereas "unfortunate" and "unfortunately" are real words, "unfortune" is not a word you are likely ever to hear

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It can be helpful to break the word down into syllables: trans-por-ta-tion

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The a of the unstressed final syllable is the trickiest letter to remember here

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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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