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Spelling Quiz - Year 2 - Letters ei (Questions)

Some words use the letters ei, and they do not always sound the same. This Year 2 spelling quiz helps you spot and spell common ei words correctly.

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Fascinating Fact:

In the word “rein”, the ei also makes a long “ay” sound. This word can mean the straps used to guide a horse.

In KS1 English Spelling, children practise spelling patterns by looking closely at letter groups. The letters ei can appear in familiar words, so reading carefully and practising them helps spelling feel more confident.

Key Terms

  • Letter pattern: A group of letters that appears in different words.
  • Vowel sound: The sound made by a, e, i, o or u in a word.
  • Pronounce: To say a word out loud in the correct way.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does ei mean in spelling for Year 2?

In Year 2 spelling, ei is a pair of letters that can appear in some words. Children learn to notice the pattern and practise the words so they can spell them accurately.

Does ei always make the same sound?

No, ei does not always make the same sound. In different words it can sound different, so it helps to learn each word and practise saying it as you spell it.

How can I help my child learn ei words?

You can help by practising a few ei words each day, saying the word slowly, and writing it in a short sentence. Spotting the ei letters in a book can help too.

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1. Santa took the ____.
[ ] rains
[ ] rayens
[ ] raynes
[ ] reins
2. All your ____ lead to your heart.
[ ] veins
[ ] viens
[ ] vanes
[ ] vains
3. May your king ____ for evermore!
[ ] reyn
[ ] reign
[ ] reen
[ ] raein
4. The number after seventeen is ____?
[ ] ayeteen
[ ] eiteen
[ ] eighteen
[ ] eigteen
5. Santa got on his ____.
[ ] saleigh
[ ] slleigh
[ ] sliegh
[ ] sleigh
6. How much do you ____?
[ ] reigh
[ ] weigh
[ ] wiegh
[ ] weih
7. Hello, I'm your new ____.
[ ] neighbour
[ ] neighbor
[ ] neghbour
[ ] nighbour
8. What ____ are you?
[ ] hite
[ ] hieght
[ ] heigh
[ ] height
9. Would you like ____ apples or bananas?
[ ] eiver
[ ] either
[ ] eiva
[ ] eitha
10. We call this a ____ train.
[ ] freighte
[ ] freigh
[ ] freiht
[ ] freight

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Spelling Quiz - Year 2 - Letters ei (Answers)
1. Santa took the ____.
[ ] rains
[ ] rayens
[ ] raynes
[x] reins
The 'ei' makes an 'aye' sound, so this word is said like this: r+ei+n+s.
2. All your ____ lead to your heart.
[x] veins
[ ] viens
[ ] vanes
[ ] vains
Veins carry blood to the heart.
3. May your king ____ for evermore!
[ ] reyn
[x] reign
[ ] reen
[ ] raein
These two letters (ei) are often followed by the letter 'g' and sometimes 'gh'.
4. The number after seventeen is ____?
[ ] ayeteen
[ ] eiteen
[x] eighteen
[ ] eigteen
If you can spell 'eight' you can spell eighteen, eighty and eightieth!
5. Santa got on his ____.
[ ] saleigh
[ ] slleigh
[ ] sliegh
[x] sleigh
A sleigh is what Santa drives and what the reindeers pull!
6. How much do you ____?
[ ] reigh
[x] weigh
[ ] wiegh
[ ] weih
You can say you weigh an amount and your weight is.... by just adding the 't'.
7. Hello, I'm your new ____.
[x] neighbour
[ ] neighbor
[ ] neghbour
[ ] nighbour
Your neighbour is the person next to you.
8. What ____ are you?
[ ] hite
[ ] hieght
[ ] heigh
[x] height
The height sign in the picture is for vans and if their van is too tall, they need to turn around and take a different route.
9. Would you like ____ apples or bananas?
[ ] eiver
[x] either
[ ] eiva
[ ] eitha
Although spelt with 'ei' you don't pronounce 'either' like 'aye-th er'; here the 'ei' makes an 'ee' sound.
10. We call this a ____ train.
[ ] freighte
[ ] freigh
[ ] freiht
[x] freight
Freight means cargo or things/goods that need transporting.
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