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Words beginning with che...

This KS3 spelling quiz focuses on words beginning with che-. Tackle science-style spellings like chemistry and chemical and test how confidently you can spot and correct mistakes.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some che- words have a “k” sound, like chemistry, chemical and chemist. Remember that in science words, ch can sound like “k”, so spell them chemi-, not kemistry.

In KS3 English Spelling, you often see che- at the start of words in science, sport and everyday life. Learning how ch can change sound, while the spelling stays the same, helps you read new words confidently and avoid common mistakes when you write about experiments, sports matches or your own interests.

Key Terms

Consonant digraph: Two consonant letters that work together to make one sound, such as ch in chess, chef or chorus.
Scientific vocabulary: Words that are used mainly in science, like chemical, chlorine or chromosome, which often have Greek or Latin roots.
Pronunciation: The way a word is spoken aloud, which sometimes differs from what you might expect by just looking at the letters.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I revise KS3 spelling words beginning with che-?

Group che- words into lists, read each one aloud, then write them in short sentences. Cover the list and test yourself regularly to fix the spellings in your memory.

Why does ch sometimes sound like “k” instead of “ch”?

Many English words come from Greek, where the letter combination for ch was pronounced like “k”. English kept the spelling, so ch can sound like “ch”, “k” or even “sh” in some words.

What can I do if I keep mixing up ch spellings?

Underline tricky ch words in your notes, keep a personal spelling list, and practise them in short bursts every day. Saying the word slowly while you write it can also help.

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1 .

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A repeated part of a song, also called the refrain

chorouse

chorus

corus

churus

Don't forget the "silent" h!

2 .

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In order of time from the earliest to the latest

chronologicle

chronological

chronoligicel

cronological

Words containing the stem "chrono-" relate to time

3 .

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Based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones

chromeatic

cromatic

chromatic

chromatick

"Chromatic" also refers to colour

4 .

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He c------- his best suit for the interview

choze

chose

chause

chows

The past tense "chose" has a single o

5 .

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A substance or element; found in the Periodic Table

cemical

chemical

chemicul

chemicle

The word "chemical" is related to "chemist" and "chemistry"

6 .

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A combination of any three or more notes sounded simultaneously

chaud

cord

chord

chorde

Like other words related to music, such as "chorus" and "choir", "chord" has an h after the c

7 .

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A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans

chocolat

chocerlate

chocalate

chocolate

Don't forget the e at the end!

8 .

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A group of people who sing together

cwier

chiora

chiore

choir

The more you stare at this word, the stranger it will begin to seem! if you weren't already familiar with it, you might think it began with a qu-

9 .

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To pick out or select from a number of alternatives

chews

chouse

choose

choos

Another tricky spelling: remember the double o. Don't get the word muddled with "chose"

10 .

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Someone who follows Jesus Christ, believing he is God's son

Christien

Christion

Christian

Christiern

If you can spell "Christian", you will have no trouble with spelling "Christianity"

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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