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The presence of Santa Claus means presents! How many words can you spell beginning at pre in this KS3 spelling quiz?

"I think we have to believe in things we don't see. That's really important for all of us, whether it's your religion or Santa Claus, or whatever. That's pretty much what it's about." - James Caan.

In general, formal writing, such as an essay or a report, does not tend to use contractions. Words such as "it's", "don't" and "that's", along with "would've", "should've" and "can't", are signs of informal writing because they give the impression of spoken language.

You already know, of course, that apostrophes are used for possession and for omission.

1 .
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To arrange or list a group of things in order of importance
prioritize
prioratise
prioritise
priorotise
The words "priority" and "prioritise" are related. "Prioritize" is the correct spelling in US English
2 .
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Letters or syllables added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning
preffix
prefix
preifix
preefix
The word "prefix" includes the prefix, pre-
3 .
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A word that is used with a noun or pronoun to link it to the rest of the sentence
prepousition
prepesition
prepposition
preposition
You might think of this word as pre- plus "position"
4 .
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The activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
presentetion
presentation
prezentation
presintation
If you can spell "present", you should be fine with "presentation"
5 .
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A strong liking or personal valuation
preferrence
prefference
prefrence
preference
There are no vowels besides the letter e in this word!
6 .
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A religious clergyman who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple
preest
priest
preist
preast
"Priest" is an example of the "i before e" rule in action
7 .
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Mental strain caused by one's own or others' expectations
pressiure
presure
presseure
pressure
Remember the double s
8 .
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The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
preparation
preperation
preparetion
prepuration
The words "prepare" and "preparation" are related
9 .
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To show or watch something, or part of it, before it is complete
preeview
preveew
preview
preaview
The prefix, pre-, plus the word "view" make "preview"
10 .
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Bias, irrational hostility or antagonism
prejadice
prejudise
prejerdice
prejudice
Can you see the root of the word related to "judgement"?
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author:  Sheri Smith

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