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Year 2 - Ending with ost and oll

Some Year 2 words end with -ost or -oll. Spot the ending, read the word carefully, and practise spelling it by using it in a short sentence.

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Fascinating Fact:

Writing a short sentence with each word can make it easier to remember. For example, “I lost my hat” or “The doll is small”.

In KS1 English Spelling, pupils learn common spelling patterns. The endings -ost and -oll appear in everyday words, so spotting the last letters can help you choose the correct spelling.

  • Ending: The letters at the end of a word.
  • Pattern: A spelling rule you see again and again.
  • Sentence: A group of words that makes complete sense.
What are -ost and -oll endings in Year 2 spelling?

They are common letter endings found in some Year 2 words. For example, “lost” ends with -ost and “doll” ends with -oll.

How can I remember whether a word ends with -ost or -oll?

Look at the last letters and say the word slowly. Then write the word and check it looks right, or compare it to a word you already know, like “lost” or “doll”.

What is a good way to practise Year 2 spelling patterns at home?

Choose a few words, write each one neatly, and use it in a short sentence. Reading the sentence back helps you notice if the ending looks correct.

1 .
Can you ____ my letter?
poste
poast
post
powst
All these words say 'post' when sounded out but only one is spelt correctly.
2 .
Up in the haunted house lived a friendly ____.
gost
ghost
ghoost
jhost
Ghosts make good scary characters in books and films!
3 .
He was a great ____ and she was a brilliant ____.
host and hostiss
hosst and hostess
host and hostess
host and hostes
Host is what we call men and hostess is the word for women.
4 .
A ____ lives under the bridge.
twoll
twroll
troll
trole
There used to be dolls that were trolls and they had different coloured hair. Now they are collectables.
5 .
I'm ____ ready for that ham ____.
almost and rolle
almost and role
allmost and roll
almost and roll
There is a word 'role' but it means a part in a play.
6 .
They read from the ____.
skroll
skrolle
scrolle
scroll
This scroll is called the Torah and is the Jewish Bible.
7 .
I've eaten ____ of the sweets but there are a few left.
moste
most
mosed
moast
What is your favourite sweet?
8 .
He ____ fell off his bike! Oops, no - he did fall off!
aumost
almost
awmost
almoste
Here you have two tricky sounds - al, which is pronounced like 'au' and the 'ost' sound.
9 .
Would you like to join me on a ____?
stroll
strole
stwoll
stwole
A stroll is a leisurely walk. In America, a stroller is the word they use for a pushchair.
10 .
How much does the ____ ____?
towll and cost
toll and coste
toll and cost
tol and cost
A toll road is a road where you charged for driving on it.
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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