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Spelling Quiz - Year 2 - Tricky words 1 (Questions)

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.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

He is fixing the lock on the ____.

[ ]	dor
[ ]	dore
[ ]	doore
[ ]	door

2.

He is cleaning the ____.

[ ]	flor
[ ]	flore
[ ]	floore
[ ]	floor

3.

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

[ ]	becose
[ ]	becos
[ ]	becuse
[ ]	because

4.

Can you help me ____ my keys?

[ ]	find
[ ]	fined
[ ]	finde
[ ]	phind

5.

The ____ couldn't wait for the school trip.

[ ]	chilldren
[ ]	chilljdren
[ ]	children
[ ]	childrin

6.

Will you ____ this mountain with her?

[ ]	clime
[ ]	clim
[ ]	climb
[ ]	climbe

7.

The ____ popular sport in our school is ____.

[ ]	most and fotball
[ ]	most and footbal
[ ]	moste and football
[ ]	most and football

8.

I ____ ____ strawberries covered in chocolate.

[ ]	only and like
[ ]	ownly and like
[ ]	only and licke
[ ]	only and lik

9.

____ twins are ____.

[ ]	Both and gerls
[ ]	Both and girls
[ ]	Both and girlls
[ ]	Bofh and girls

10.

How ____ is ____ tortoise?

[ ]	oled and this
[ ]	old and thiss
[ ]	old and this
[ ]	old and thies

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Spelling Quiz - Year 2 - Tricky words 1 (Answers)

1.

He is fixing the lock on the ____.

[ ]	dor
[ ]	dore
[ ]	doore
[x]	door

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

2.

He is cleaning the ____.

[ ]	flor
[ ]	flore
[ ]	floore
[x]	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.

3.

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

[ ]	becose
[ ]	becos
[ ]	becuse
[x]	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.

Can you help me ____ my keys?

[x]	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!

5.

The ____ couldn't wait for the school trip.

[ ]	chilldren
[ ]	chilljdren
[x]	children
[ ]	childrin

Children is the plural of child.

6.

Will you ____ this mountain with her?

[ ]	clime
[ ]	clim
[x]	climb
[ ]	climbe

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

7.

The ____ popular sport in our school is ____.

[ ]	most and fotball
[ ]	most and footbal
[ ]	moste and football
[x]	most and football

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

8.

I ____ ____ strawberries covered in chocolate.

[x]	only and like
[ ]	ownly and like
[ ]	only and licke
[ ]	only and lik

When watching Wimbledon, tennis, people often eat strawberries and cream.

9.

____ twins are ____.

[ ]	Both and gerls
[x]	Both and girls
[ ]	Both and girlls
[ ]	Bofh and girls

You can have twins that consist of one boy and one girl but these are called non-identical.

10.

How ____ is ____ tortoise?

[ ]	oled and this
[ ]	old and thiss
[x]	old and this
[ ]	old and thies

Tortoises can live for around a hundred years!