Year 3 Spelling Quiz
Practise tricky high-frequency words, spelling rules for adding endings, and homophones.
In this quiz you'll practise:
- Spell common tricky words correctly
- Add endings like -es, -ing and -ness
- Choose the right homophone
- Spell common contractions
Check each answer as you go. If you're not sure, you'll get a hint and another try. Every question has an explanation.
About this Year 3 spelling quiz
This free Year 3 spelling quiz helps young New Zealand learners practise everyday words and simple spelling rules. Students choose the correct spelling of tricky high-frequency words like because and friend, build compound words, add -es and -ing endings, change y to i before adding an ending, pick the right homophone, and write common contractions. One question looks at New Zealand spelling, such as colour. Good spelling helps children write with confidence so readers can enjoy their ideas. Every question has a kind, clear explanation so children learn the pattern behind each word.
Spelling patterns and commonly misspelt words in New Zealand English.
- Curriculum
- The New Zealand Curriculum β English, Year 3
- Questions
- 10 Β· about 5 minutes
- Written by
- Success Tutoring Curriculum Team