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Words beginning with dig...

This KS3 spelling quiz explores words beginning with dig-. Practise spotting root words, adding endings and keeping spellings steady as meanings change.

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Fascinating Fact:

Dignity, dignify and dignified all come from the same root. Learn dig-ni-ty first, then add -nify or -nified, keeping the dign- pattern at the front.

In KS3 English Spelling, pupils study word families beginning with dig-, such as digital, dignity and dignified. They learn how roots, prefixes and suffixes link spelling patterns to meaning in real texts.

Key Terms

Root word: The main part of a word that carries the core meaning, such as dign- in dignity and dignified.
Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a word, like -ity or -ified, which changes its meaning or word class.
Word family: A group of words that share a root and similar spelling patterns, for example dignity, dignified and indignity.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I remember tricky dig- spellings at KS3?

Say each word slowly, split it into syllables and highlight the root dign-. Then use look-cover-write-check and short example sentences to fix the pattern in your memory.

What are common KS3 English words beginning with dig-?

Common dig- words include dig, digital, dignity, dignified and indignity. Learning how they link through the dign- root helps you recognise and spell them more confidently.

Why does learning word families improve my spelling?

Word families show how one root can appear in many words. When you learn the pattern once, you can apply it to new words and reduce spelling errors in your writing.

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Structured training or drilling; also punishment

discerpline

disapline

discipline

dissipline

"Discipline", like the related word "disciple", uses the -sc- digraph for the s sound

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A follower or pupil, especially of a religious teacher

disciple

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The combination of the s and the c makes this word difficult to spell

3 .

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The magnitude of something in a particular direction

dimentsion

dimencion

dimensiun

dimension

The s might be the trickiest letter to remember in this word

4 .

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An abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions

diseaze

desease

disease

dissease

You can remember "disease" as dis- plus "ease"

5 .

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To displease by e.g. underperforming

dissappoint

diserpoint

disappoint

disserpoint

Remember that "disappoint" has a double p, but only one s

6 .

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Take apart into its constituent pieces

disassembile

disasemble

disassembel

disassemble

Be careful not to confuse "disassemble" with "dissemble"

7 .

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Get lost, as without warning or explanation

disapear

disappeir

disappear

disapeer

If you can remember how to spell "appear", you will also be able to remember "disappear"

8 .

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In dramatic productions, supervises the actors and directs the action

director

directer

directur

directar

Direct and director are related words

9 .

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Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic

discusion

disscussion

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If you can spell "discuss", you'll have a head-start on "discussion"

10 .

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A finger or toe

digit

deegit

diggit

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The word "digital" is so common, it should be fairly easy to remember how to spell "digit"!

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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