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Marriage ceremony; a ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage is a wedding.

Words beginning with we...

Practise KS3 spelling with words beginning with we-. Spot patterns, avoid double letters and choose the correct option in each short sentence.

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Fascinating Fact:

Welcome, well and welfare all begin with wel-. Spell them wel-come, wel-fare, and notice that well has double l, while welcome and welfare do not.

In KS3 English Spelling, this quiz looks at words beginning with we and wel. You will practise spotting letter patterns, choosing between lookalike words and checking your spellings in realistic sentence examples.

Key Terms

Root word: The main part of a word that carries the key meaning, such as “well” in “wellbeing” or “welfare”.
Letter pattern: A repeatable sequence of letters, like “wel-” at the start of “welcome”, “welfare” and “wellness”.
Double consonant: When a consonant letter appears twice in a row, as in “well” or “coffee”.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I tell if a KS3 word beginning with we needs double l?

Check a reliable dictionary or school spelling list and look for patterns. For example, “well” has double l, while “welcome” and “welfare” keep only one l after “we”.

What are some useful KS3 words that start with we?

Useful examples include “welcome”, “wellbeing”, “welfare”, “weather”, “weary” and “wealth”. Learning them in short sentences helps you remember both spelling and meaning.

What is the best way to practise tricky we spellings?

Write each word out several times, say it aloud, then cover and test yourself. Using online quizzes and revisiting them after a few days strengthens long-term spelling memory.

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

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