Spelling List 2: Plurals with -s and -es — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the Year 2 spelling lists spelling list.
Year 2 · English · Spelling Lists
Spelling List 2: Plurals with -s and -es — Answers
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.
Part B — Fill the gap
Choose the word from your list that fits each sentence and write it in the gap.
Answer: cats
Answer: dogs
Answer: trees
Answer: boxes
Answer: foxes
Answer: buses
Answer: glasses
Answer: dishes
Answer: wishes
Answer: brushes
Answer: benches
Answer: watches
Part C — Mixed up
The letters of each word are mixed up. Write the word correctly on the line.
Answer: cats
Answer: dogs
Answer: trees
Answer: boxes
Answer: foxes
Answer: buses
Answer: glasses
Answer: dishes
Answer: wishes
Answer: brushes
Answer: benches
Answer: watches
Part D — Test yourself
Ask a parent to read each word aloud. Write each word without looking at your list, then check your answers together.
Answer: cats
Answer: dogs
Answer: trees
Answer: boxes
Answer: foxes
Answer: buses
Answer: glasses
Answer: dishes
Answer: wishes
Answer: brushes
Answer: benches
Answer: watches
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.
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