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Year 2 Suffix -ing Worksheets (847-849)
Year 2 Adding -ing Differentiated English Worksheets and Answers
✏️ Build confidence with -ing spelling rules
Help children recognise, form and use verbs ending in -ing with this differentiated set of Year 2 English worksheets. The three carefully structured levels progress from recognising familiar -ing words to applying spelling rules such as doubling the final consonant and dropping a final e.
The clear black-and-white format, generous writing spaces, colouring illustrations and extension maze make the resource practical for classroom learning, homework, intervention and independent practice.
📚 What is included?
3 differentiated pupil worksheet pages
3 corresponding answer pages
6 A4 pages in total
Triangle, Circle and Square difficulty levels
QR code linking to an external support video
Colouring illustrations on every worksheet
Fast Finishers’ Maze on the Circle worksheet
Complete answers for every pupil worksheet
One downloadable digital PDF
The external video is not created or owned by the resource author. Copyright in the video content remains with its original creator. Internet access is required to use the QR link.
🔺 Triangle – supported practice
The Triangle worksheet introduces the topic through accessible recognition and sentence activities. Learners:
Identify and circle -ing words in 16 sentences
Rewrite 10 familiar verbs with -ing
Select six words from a word bank to complete sentences
⭕ Circle – developing independence
The Circle worksheet increases the level of application. Learners:
Rewrite 10 verbs with -ing
Choose between a base verb and its -ing form in eight sentences
Use a word bank containing forms such as smiling, baking, stopping and clapping
Complete a Fast Finishers’ Maze
⬜ Square – spelling-rule challenge
The Square worksheet develops deeper understanding of spelling patterns. Learners:
Convert and sort 15 verbs according to three spelling rules
Identify words that simply take -ing
Double the final consonant where required
Drop a final e before adding -ing
Complete eight sentences using the correct contextual word
🎯 Skills covered
Recognising verbs ending in -ing
Adding the suffix -ing
Maintaining the root word where no spelling change is needed
Doubling the final consonant
Dropping a final e
Selecting verbs that fit a sentence
Applying spelling knowledge in context
Reading comprehension and vocabulary development
🏫 Curriculum and assessment relevance
This resource supports common Year 2 and primary English learning involving verbs, suffixes and spelling patterns. It provides useful practice in foundational spelling, grammar and sentence-completion skills that may support preparation for classroom assessments, NAPLAN and SATs-style activities.
The resource is not endorsed by, affiliated with or claimed to be officially aligned with NAPLAN, SATs or any particular national, state, provincial or regional curriculum.
💡 Suggested uses
Weekly spelling or grammar work
Classroom practice
Homework
Literacy rotations
Morning work
Revision and consolidation
Small-group intervention
Extension work
Tutoring
Home education
Independent learning
🌍 Suitable for international learners
The worksheets use clear UK English and are particularly suitable for Year 2 and primary-aged learners. They may also be useful for teachers, parents, tutors, home educators and elementary learners in Australia, the United States, Canada and other English-speaking countries.
The internationally familiar focus on adding -ing makes the resource useful for both English “maths-style worksheet” customers searching for structured practice and customers using terms such as elementary English, grammar worksheet, spelling practice and suffix activities. No specific international curriculum alignment is claimed.
📄 Product details
Subject: English
Focus: Adding -ing to verbs
Suggested level: Year 2 / primary / elementary
Differentiation: Triangle, Circle and Square
Pupil worksheets: 3
Answer pages: 3
Total pages: 6
Page size: A4
Format: Digital PDF
Printing: Black-and-white friendly
Physical product: No physical item will be supplied
Year 2 Adding -ing Differentiated English Worksheets and Answers
✏️ Build confidence with -ing spelling rules
Help children recognise, form and use verbs ending in -ing with this differentiated set of Year 2 English worksheets. The three carefully structured levels progress from recognising familiar -ing words to applying spelling rules such as doubling the final consonant and dropping a final e.
The clear black-and-white format, generous writing spaces, colouring illustrations and extension maze make the resource practical for classroom learning, homework, intervention and independent practice.
📚 What is included?
3 differentiated pupil worksheet pages
3 corresponding answer pages
6 A4 pages in total
Triangle, Circle and Square difficulty levels
QR code linking to an external support video
Colouring illustrations on every worksheet
Fast Finishers’ Maze on the Circle worksheet
Complete answers for every pupil worksheet
One downloadable digital PDF
The external video is not created or owned by the resource author. Copyright in the video content remains with its original creator. Internet access is required to use the QR link.
🔺 Triangle – supported practice
The Triangle worksheet introduces the topic through accessible recognition and sentence activities. Learners:
Identify and circle -ing words in 16 sentences
Rewrite 10 familiar verbs with -ing
Select six words from a word bank to complete sentences
⭕ Circle – developing independence
The Circle worksheet increases the level of application. Learners:
Rewrite 10 verbs with -ing
Choose between a base verb and its -ing form in eight sentences
Use a word bank containing forms such as smiling, baking, stopping and clapping
Complete a Fast Finishers’ Maze
⬜ Square – spelling-rule challenge
The Square worksheet develops deeper understanding of spelling patterns. Learners:
Convert and sort 15 verbs according to three spelling rules
Identify words that simply take -ing
Double the final consonant where required
Drop a final e before adding -ing
Complete eight sentences using the correct contextual word
🎯 Skills covered
Recognising verbs ending in -ing
Adding the suffix -ing
Maintaining the root word where no spelling change is needed
Doubling the final consonant
Dropping a final e
Selecting verbs that fit a sentence
Applying spelling knowledge in context
Reading comprehension and vocabulary development
🏫 Curriculum and assessment relevance
This resource supports common Year 2 and primary English learning involving verbs, suffixes and spelling patterns. It provides useful practice in foundational spelling, grammar and sentence-completion skills that may support preparation for classroom assessments, NAPLAN and SATs-style activities.
The resource is not endorsed by, affiliated with or claimed to be officially aligned with NAPLAN, SATs or any particular national, state, provincial or regional curriculum.
💡 Suggested uses
Weekly spelling or grammar work
Classroom practice
Homework
Literacy rotations
Morning work
Revision and consolidation
Small-group intervention
Extension work
Tutoring
Home education
Independent learning
🌍 Suitable for international learners
The worksheets use clear UK English and are particularly suitable for Year 2 and primary-aged learners. They may also be useful for teachers, parents, tutors, home educators and elementary learners in Australia, the United States, Canada and other English-speaking countries.
The internationally familiar focus on adding -ing makes the resource useful for both English “maths-style worksheet” customers searching for structured practice and customers using terms such as elementary English, grammar worksheet, spelling practice and suffix activities. No specific international curriculum alignment is claimed.
📄 Product details
Subject: English
Focus: Adding -ing to verbs
Suggested level: Year 2 / primary / elementary
Differentiation: Triangle, Circle and Square
Pupil worksheets: 3
Answer pages: 3
Total pages: 6
Page size: A4
Format: Digital PDF
Printing: Black-and-white friendly
Physical product: No physical item will be supplied