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Year 2 - Tricky words 1

Tricky words do not always follow the usual spelling rules. This Year 2 quiz helps children practise common tricky spellings so they can write with more confidence.

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Fascinating Fact:

“Because” is tricky because it is a longer word. Some children remember it with “big elephants can always understand small elephants”.

In KS1 English Spelling, Year 2 children learn “tricky words” that are used often, but can be hard to spell because they do not fit an easy pattern. Practising these words helps children write faster, make fewer mistakes, and feel more confident in their sentences.

Key Terms

Tricky word: A common word that is difficult to spell using normal sound rules.
Syllable: A beat in a word, like be-cause (two beats).
Memory trick: A short way to help you remember spelling, like a rhyme or a phrase.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are tricky words in Year 2?

Tricky words in Year 2 are common words that do not always match the sounds you hear, so you often need to learn them by practise and memory.

How do you spell “because” correctly?

To spell “because”, say it slowly as be-cause, then check the letters: b-e-c-a-u-s-e. Writing it in a short sentence helps the spelling stick.

What is the best way to learn tricky words for spelling?

A good way is “look, say, cover, write, check”. Read the word, hide it, write it from memory, then check and fix any mistakes.

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1 .

He is cleaning the ____.

flor

flore

floore

floor

This word is like 'door' as it has the same sound and sound pattern but both words are considered irregular as they don't follow the normal or/oar spellings.

2 .

Can you help me ____ my keys?

find

fined

finde

phind

People lose their keys so often that there is a special tag which can be attached to them. This is designed to make a noise if you lose them!

3 .

I love this elephant ____ it reminds me how to spell a word.

becose

becos

becuse

because

The elephant should remind you of this saying which helps you remember how to spell 'because' - it goes: Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants. The first letter of each word spells 'because'.

4 .

The ____ popular sport in our school is ____.

most and fotball

most and footbal

moste and football

most and football

It is also the most-watched sport in the world.

5 .

Will you ____ this mountain with her?

clime

clim

climb

climbe

This word has a silent 'b' at the end of it, just like the word 'lamb'.

6 .

I ____ ____ strawberries covered in chocolate.

only and like

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7 .

How ____ is ____ tortoise?

oled and this

old and thiss

old and this

old and thies

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8 .

The ____ couldn't wait for the school trip.

chilldren

chilljdren

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childrin

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9 .

He is fixing the lock on the ____.

dor

dore

doore

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This word has the 'or' sound but it is spelt 'oor'.

10 .

____ twins are ____.

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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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