Free Year 2 Spelling List 2: Plurals with -s and -es
Twelve plural nouns that end in -s or -es. Your child learns when to add -es (after s, x, ch and sh sounds) and when a plain -s is enough, then practises with tracing, gap-fill sentences, unscrambling and a parent-read test.
Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
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Who is this spelling list for?
Year 2 students (typically ages 7–8) working on spelling lists. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.
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Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
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Year 2 · English · Spelling Lists
Spelling List 2: Plurals with -s and -es
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Work through the four parts in order. Say each word out loud as you write it.
Part A — Your words
A plural means more than one. Most words just add -s (cat → cats). If a word ends in s, x, ch or sh, we add -es so it is easier to say (box → boxes, dish → dishes). Trace and write each word, then underline the ending.
1.cats
2.dogs
3.trees
4.boxes
5.foxes
6.buses
7.glasses
8.dishes
9.wishes
10.brushes
11.benches
12.watches
Part B — Fill the gap
Choose the word from your list that fits each sentence and write it in the gap.
13.Two were sleeping in the sun.
14.The barked at the postie.
15.Tall grow along our street.
16.We packed our toys into three .
17.Two ran across the field.
18.Lots of stop outside the school.
19.Please put the on the table for drinks.
20.I washed the after dinner.
21.The genie gave her three .
22.The paint are in the jar.
23.We sat on the in the park.
24.Both show the same time.
Part C — Mixed up
The letters of each word are mixed up. Write the word correctly on the line.
25.tsca →
26.gsdo →
27.serte →
28.sxobe →
29.sxofe →
30.ssube →
31.lsasseg →
32.isheds →
33.ishews →
34.rsuhseb →
35.esnhceb →
36.asthcew →
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