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Year 2 - a + sk, ss and st

Practise KS1 spelling with Year 2 words using a-sk, -ss and -st endings. Learn the patterns, try quick tips, then test yourself in the quiz below.

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Fascinating Fact:

Words like “last” and “fast” can also become longer words, such as “lastly” or “faster”. Spotting the root word can help with spelling.

In KS1 English Spelling, children learn to spell common words by noticing letter patterns and practising them often. This quiz focuses on Year 2 spellings that include a-sk, -ss and -st, helping pupils read and write these words more confidently.

Key Terms

Root word: The main word that can have extra letters added, like fast in faster.
Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word to change it, like -er in faster.
Letter pattern: A group of letters that often appears together in words, like -st in last.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does a-sk mean in Year 2 spelling?

In Year 2 spelling, a-sk means words that end with the letters ask, such as ask, task or mask. Learning the pattern helps children spell similar words more easily.

How can I help my child spell words ending in -st?

Say the word slowly, clap the sounds, then focus on the ending. Practise a few -st words together, write them in short sentences, and check the ending each time.

Why do some words use double s like -ss in KS1?

Some short words use double s to keep the vowel sound short, such as miss. Seeing the pattern and practising it helps children remember the correct spelling.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Careful, there is a ____ of milk on the ____.

glass and grass

glas and gras

glass and grasse

glarss and grass

Milk is good for the bones because it contains lots of calcium which makes bones stronger.

2 .

In the desert, a shadow is easily ____.

kast

cast

carst

karst

A shadow is formed whenever there is light and an object sitting in the way of the rays.

3 .

The ____ did not enjoy the ____.

class and task

class and tasc

clarss and task

klass and task

Here the 'ar' sound is said before the 'sk' and 'ss' letters.

4 .

This dog loves his ____.

masster

masta

master

mastter

Remember, this word is pronounced m+ar+st+er.

5 .

That's the ____ time I ask you; that was a ____.

last and disarster

last and disaster

larst and disaster

last and disasta

When dealing with electricity, it's always best to get a professional electrician to help.

6 .

I will ____ you to ____ me the cup.

arsk and pass

ask and pass

ask and parss

arsk and parss

The words sound like 'ar' but they don't have the letter 'r' in them.

7 .

Please ____ the ____.

pass and mask

pass and marsk

parss and mask

parse and marsk

The Ancient Greeks used to wear masks in their plays to show emotions and express what the character was like - this was able to be seen from afar.

8 .

Stand back from the ____!

blast

blarst

blarste

blaste

Rockets work by burning fuel and gases.

9 .

He has a ____ array of fruit.

varste

vaste

varst

vast

The word vast means great amount or large space.

10 .

____ the ____.

Pass and flasck

Pass and flasc

Pas and flask

Pass and flask

A flask can keep liquids hot or cold - it works on keeping the liquid the same temperature as when you put it in.

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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