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Year 2 - The Sound wr

Some words start with wr, but the w is silent. This Year 2 spelling quiz helps children read, spot, and spell wr words with confidence.

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Fascinating Fact:

“Wrist” starts with wr but sounds like “rist”. The w is silent.

In KS1 English Spelling, Year 2 children practise common spelling patterns that help them read and write more smoothly. Some words begin with wr, but we do not say the w sound, so it can feel tricky at first. Learning this pattern helps children spell words they meet in stories and everyday writing.

Key Terms

Silent letter: A letter you write, but do not say out loud.
Sound: What you hear when you say a word.
Spell: To write a word using the correct letters.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the “wr” sound mean in Year 2 spelling?

In some Year 2 words, the letters wr are written at the start, but the w is silent. You say the r sound first, like “write” or “wrong”.

What are some “wr” words for Year 2?

Examples include “write”, “wrote”, “wrong”, “wrap” and “wren”. These words begin with wr, but you do not pronounce the w sound.

How do you remember not to say the w in “wr” words?

Spot wr at the start, then say the word beginning with r. Reading the word in a sentence and practising writing it helps you remember the silent w.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Sorry that was the ____ _____.

wrong and answer

wrong and anser

wrong and answre

wronng and answer

Wrong has a silent 'w' and so does the word 'answer'.

2 .

Sometimes, when they ____ they wear masks like these.

westl

westal

wrestle

wrestel

Wrestlers sometimes wear different masks and outfits when fighting.

3 .

He ____ his car by ____ it around a tree!

wreckd and wrapping

wrecked and wrapping

wrecked and wrappin

wrecked and wraping

If we say it was wrapped around the tree, we are using a metaphor or imagery to explain how the tree remained still and the car dented around it.

4 .

I will ____ down what you ____ yesterday.

write and wrotte

write and wrot

writte and wrote

write and wrote

When you say these words, you ignore the 'w' and just pronounce the 'r'.

5 .

Have you ____ in your diary?

writen

writan

written

writtan

A diary can be a review of what you've done that day or a calendar to remind you of important dates.

6 .

These worms like to ____.

wriggle

wrigle

wriggel

wriggal

Worms live nearly everywhere in the world!

7 .

____ the towel dry and then ____ it around your head.

Wring and wap

Wing and wrap

Wring and wrap

Wring and wrapp

If you wring something, you twist it until it is dry.

8 .

She enjoyed ____ Christmas presents.

wapping

wrapping

wraping

wrappin

The paper used is also called wrapping paper.

9 .

The ____ flew off the tree and landed on my ____.

wren and wriste

wren and wrist

wrenn and wrist

wren and wristr

The bird we have most of, or is the most common, is the wren.

10 .

This is the ____ in the stone.

sord

swrod

swored

sword

King Arthur is famous for being the only person able to pull the sword from the stone.

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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