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Spelling Quiz - Year 1 - The Sound au (Questions)

Practise the “au” spelling and listen for its sound. Read each word carefully, then choose the correct letters to match what you hear.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can hear au in fault.

In KS1 English Spelling (Year 1), children learn that the same sound can be spelled in different ways. The letters “au” can spell an /or/ sound in some words, so it is important to practise reading and spelling them.

Key Terms

Digraph: Two letters that work together to make one sound, like “au”.
Vowel sound: A sound made with an open mouth, like the sound in “or”.
Spell: To write a word using the correct letters in the correct order.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What sound does “au” make in Year 1 spelling?

In Year 1 spelling, “au” can make an /or/ sound in some words. Children learn to say the word, listen for the sound, and choose “au” when it is the right spelling.

What are some simple “au” words for children to practise?

Some “au” words to practise include “haul”, “Paul”, “cause”, and “author”. Saying the word, clapping the syllables, and writing it neatly can help children remember it.

How do I help my child remember tricky spellings like “au”?

Practise a few words often, not lots at once. Read the word, say it slowly, spot the “au”, then write it and check it by reading it back out loud.

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1.

Spell the missing word: J K Rowling is a famous ____.

[ ]	orther
[ ]	aurther
[ ]	author
[ ]	auther

2.

Spell the missing word: The eighth month of the year is ____.

[ ]	Auggust
[ ]	August
[ ]	Augest
[ ]	Augast

3.

Spell the missing word: ____ are now extinct.

[ ]	Dinsaurs
[ ]	Denosaurs
[ ]	Dinosaurs
[ ]	Dinosors

4.

Spell the missing word: When I grow up, I want to be an ____.

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[ ]	astranaught
[ ]	astronaurt

5.

Spell the missing word: Please play that ____ clip again.

[ ]	ordio
[ ]	audio
[ ]	audeo
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6.

Spell the missing word: Please pass me the red ____.

[ ]	saurce
[ ]	sauce
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7.

Spell the missing word: This man is called ____.

[ ]	Pall
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8.

Spell the missing word: I want to watch this, please press the ____ button.

[ ]	pause
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9.

Spell the missing word: It was his ____.

[ ]	faurt
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10.

Spell the missing word: Spring, summer, ____ and winter.

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[ ]	aurtum
[ ]	aurtumn
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Spelling Quiz - Year 1 - The Sound au (Answers)

1.

Spell the missing word: J K Rowling is a famous ____.

[ ]	orther
[ ]	aurther
[x]	author
[ ]	auther

She is the author of the Harry Potter books, one of the highest-selling book series of all time.

2.

Spell the missing word: The eighth month of the year is ____.

[ ]	Auggust
[x]	August
[ ]	Augest
[ ]	Augast

The word August should start with a capital, just like all the months of the year.

3.

Spell the missing word: ____ are now extinct.

[ ]	Dinsaurs
[ ]	Denosaurs
[x]	Dinosaurs
[ ]	Dinosors

Scientists believe dinosaurs became extinct because a huge meteorite struck Earth and wiped them all out.

4.

Spell the missing word: When I grow up, I want to be an ____.

[x]	astronaut
[ ]	astronaught
[ ]	astranaught
[ ]	astronaurt

So far, there have been twelve men that have walked on the moon.

5.

Spell the missing word: Please play that ____ clip again.

[ ]	ordio
[x]	audio
[ ]	audeo
[ ]	audia

The word audio means sound.

6.

Spell the missing word: Please pass me the red ____.

[ ]	saurce
[x]	sauce
[ ]	sause
[ ]	sauss

Red sauce is ketchup and in England, particularly the northern areas, we have brown sauce.

7.

Spell the missing word: This man is called ____.

[ ]	Pall
[ ]	Pal
[x]	Paul
[ ]	Paulle

Paul is a popular boy's name and is mentioned in the Bible.

8.

Spell the missing word: I want to watch this, please press the ____ button.

[x]	pause
[ ]	paus
[ ]	paurs
[ ]	paurse

Do you have a favourite programme you like to watch?

9.

Spell the missing word: It was his ____.

[ ]	faurt
[ ]	faulte
[x]	fault
[ ]	faught

We also have the word 'faulty' which has a different meaning. We could say the car is faulty if it isn't working properly.

10.

Spell the missing word: Spring, summer, ____ and winter.

[ ]	autum
[ ]	aurtum
[ ]	aurtumn
[x]	autumn

Don't forget to add the 'n' at the end of the word, even though we don't pronounce it.