NumihanaComplete the word using the choices. Write its full spelling.
th_y
they · obey · myth
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ENGLAND YEAR 3 · ENGLISH · Spelling
Years 3–4 spelling patterns.
Recognise y, ou, ch, gue, que, sc, ei, eigh and ey spellings.
Numihana · England Year 3 · English
Years 3–4 spelling patterns
Practice sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Recognise y, ou, ch, gue, que, sc, ei, eigh and ey spellings.
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
e / l / b / u / o / d
trouble · double · country
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Insert one missing letter. Choose the resulting word from the options.
eiht
they · neighbour · eight
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Complete the word using the choices. Write its full spelling.
ton_ue
antique · unique · tongue
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Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
t / p / y / g / E
mystery · pyramid · Egypt
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Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
m / y / g
Egypt · pyramid · gym
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Insert one missing letter. Choose the resulting word from the options.
cresent
weigh · vein · crescent
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Insert one missing letter. Choose the resulting word from the options.
coutry
chorus · country · scheme
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Numihana · England Year 3 · English
Years 3–4 spelling patterns
Answer sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Recognise y, ou, ch, gue, que, sc, ei, eigh and ey spellings.
Complete the word using the choices. Write its full spelling.
th_y
they · obey · myth
they
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
e / l / b / u / o / d
trouble · double · country
double
Insert one missing letter. Choose the resulting word from the options.
eiht
they · neighbour · eight
eight
Complete the word using the choices. Write its full spelling.
ton_ue
antique · unique · tongue
tongue
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
t / p / y / g / E
mystery · pyramid · Egypt
Egypt
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
m / y / g
Egypt · pyramid · gym
gym
Insert one missing letter. Choose the resulting word from the options.
cresent
weigh · vein · crescent
crescent
Insert one missing letter. Choose the resulting word from the options.
coutry
chorus · country · scheme
country
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English Appendix 1: Spelling · Years 3–4 · y for /ɪ/; ou for /ʌ/; ch /k/ and /ʃ/; gue/que; sc; ei/eigh/ey
Selected skills, not complete English or SATs coverage. Year 3 is our suggested practice placement within the shared Years 3–4 spelling requirements.
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