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Free Year 2 Ending Blends: -nd, -st, -mp, -nk Worksheet

Some words end with two consonant sounds blended together, like hand, nest, jump and pink. Children circle the word with each ending blend, then write the missing ending in words such as tent, lamp and milk from a simple clue. Listening carefully to the end of a word helps children spell it with every sound in place.

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Year
Year 2
Subject
English
Topic
Spelling Patterns & Rules
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
12 minutes
Curriculum
New Zealand Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • hearing two sounds at the end of a word
  • reading words with ending blends
  • spelling words with ending blends

Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Ending Blends: -nd, -st, -mp, -nk

  1. 1Long Vowels with Silent e: cap to cape, kit to kite
  2. 2Tricky Sight Words in Sentences: they, have, come, some
  3. 3Year 2 Rhyming Words Worksheet — Level 1
  4. 4Year 2 Word Families: Onset and Rime Worksheet — Level 1

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 2 students (typically ages 6–7) working on spelling patterns & rules. It is pitched at getting started; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

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.

How long does it take?

About 12 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Long Vowels with Silent e: cap to cape, kit to kite.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 2 · English · Spelling Patterns & Rules

Ending Blends: -nd, -st, -mp, -nk

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Date

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Say the word slowly and listen to the end. Write a letter for each sound you hear.

Part A: Find the ending

Read each word. Circle the word that ends with the blend.

1.Which word ends with nd?
  1. Ahand
  2. Bhat
  3. Cham
2.Which word ends with st?
  1. Anets
  2. Bnest
  3. Cneck
3.Which word ends with mp?
  1. Ajug
  2. Bjam
  3. Cjump
4.Which word ends with nk?
  1. Apink
  2. Bpin
  3. Cpig
5.Which word ends with lt?
  1. Abet
  2. Bbelt
  3. Cbell

Part B: Write the ending

Read the clue. Write the two letters that end the word.

6.te (answer space) — you sleep in it when you go camping
7.la (answer space) — it gives light
8.ha (answer space) — it is at the end of your arm
9.mi (answer space) — a white drink
10.si (answer space) — you wash dishes in it
11.ne (answer space) — a bird lays eggs in it

Part C: Your turn

12.Write a word that ends with nd and a word that ends with st.
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