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Year 2 - Ending with el

Practise spelling words that end with -el. Learn how to break longer words into smaller parts, so tricky spellings feel easier to remember and use.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some words are longer and can feel tricky to spell, like “travel” and “level”. Breaking them into syllables can help.

In KS1 English Spelling, children learn spelling patterns and common word endings. Words ending in -el often have the “el” sound at the end, and sounding the word out can help you choose the right letters.

Key Terms

Ending: The last letters of a word, which can follow a spelling pattern.
Syllable: A beat in a word, like lev-el, or trav-el.
Sound it out: Saying a word slowly to hear each part and help with spelling.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are words that end with -el for Year 2?

Words that end with -el include travel, level, towel, and camel. In Year 2, children practise spelling these kinds of words and spotting the letters at the end.

How can I remember how to spell words ending in -el?

Try clapping the syllables and writing the word in parts, like trav-el or lev-el. Then read it back to check it looks right and sounds right.

Is -el the same as -le at the end of a word?

No, -el and -le are different endings. Both can make a similar sound, so it helps to learn each word and check which letters it finishes with.

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1 .

She is as beautiful as an ____.

angal

angel

anjel

angell

Don't confuse angels with angles!

2 .

Go shopping and please buy me one ____ and some ____ for the tree.

towel and tincel

towel and tinsell

towell and tinsel

towel and tinsel

We use tinsel to decorate our trees and houses at Christmas but we use towels all year round!

3 .

What is that ____?

gewel

jewel

jewwel

jewrel

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4 .

What does the ____ say on that dress?

lable

labal

label

labbel

A label can tell you the size, price, materials and designer.

5 .

He made a clay ____ yesterday.

model

modelle

moddel

moddelle

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6 .

Watch out, that ____ will spit at you!

camel

kamel

kamell

kamele

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7 .

Is this table ____?

leval

levelle

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leavel

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8 .

Can we leave our luggage in the ____?

hotle

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hotelle

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9 .

Turn your lights on when driving through the ____.

tunel

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tonnel

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10 .

This is a picture of a ____.

sguirrel

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squirral

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The last part of this word sounds the same as 'al' but is spelt 'el' instead.

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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