Spelling Word List: Essential List 2

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	at	There was great relief at the rescue.
	but	There were lots of ducks but only one goose.
	for	Let's all go for a long walk.
	got	When they got home from school the kids watched a cartoon.
	had	The new movie has had poor reviews.
	he	When he cut his leg there was a flood of blood.
	is	The apple is ripe so pick it.
	me	Neither of these dresses fits me.
	of	The height of the Eiffel Tower is 300m.
	on	I am typing on my computer keyboard.
	she	The costume she wore was beautiful.
	so	I'm tired so I'm going to bed.
	that	I don't like the way you said that.
	then	Close the curtains then switch on the light.
	there	Don't put it here, put it over there.
	they	They say it's a wonderful place to visit.
	up	That child is getting up to mischief again.
	went	A group of youths went to the beach.
	when	When is it time to go home?
	you	Did you receive my last letter?

Spelling Activities & Games: Essential List 2

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Spelling Practice: Essential List 2

Refine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.

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Cover	Look again
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but

for

got

had

she

that

then

there

they

went

when

you

Spelling Games: Essential List 2

Practice these words while playing fun and educational games.

Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!

Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

Word Search, small
The classic English word game.

Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.

Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.

Monkey Business spelling game Monkey Business
It's bananas!

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Take a Spelling Test: Essential List 2

Challenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.

Start the Listen and Spell Test

There was great relief __ the rescue.

Listen to the word and type it below:

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to repeat the word.

but

for

got

had

she

that

then

there

they

went

when

you

Printable Activities: Essential List 2

Practice offline by printing worksheets for these words.

Printable word list - a useful printable resource of the word list.
Flash cards - a word on each card which enables a variety of games and activities.
Word Search, small printable version.

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