Words Ending in 'cious' and 'tious' 3 Quiz
English Resource Description
The KS2Gems spelling quiz is a brief, engaging activity designed for Year 5 and 6 students to help consolidate their understanding of words ending in 'cious' and 'tious'. This 5-10 minute quiz requires no additional equipment and serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing statutory words, spelling rules, and patterns taught during the week. It also aids in ensuring long-term retention of these spelling concepts, well beyond the initial teaching session.
During the quiz, students are presented with sentences and tasked with selecting the correct spelling of a word to complete each one. For example, they must choose the right word to describe risky manoeuvres around tentacles, a correct term for something enormous approaching, or the proper spelling for a situation requiring caution. The quiz also includes words describing a lethal potion, a tremendous noise, vigorous exercise, a humorous tale, a fabulous story, a glamorous woman, and a vivacious new friend. Each question is designed to test and reinforce the students' knowledge of these tricky suffixes in a practical and interactive way.