This Year 3 Words Ending in -dge and -ge Worksheet Set helps children practise an important spelling pattern from the lower Key Stage 2 English curriculum. Pupils learn that both -dge and -ge can make the j sound, with -dge often used after a short vowel sound, as in badge, edge and bridge, and -ge used in words such as age, huge, stage and change.
The set is differentiated across three levels, allowing pupils to build confidence step by step. Activities include circling -dge and -ge endings, sorting words into the correct spelling pattern, completing words, correcting spelling mistakes, choosing words to complete sentences, writing child-friendly definitions and creating original sentences.
This resource is ideal for Year 3 spelling lessons, weekly homework, intervention groups, independent practice, revision tasks and assessment preparation. It also supports children developing spelling accuracy for future KS2 SATs-style spelling and grammar work, while also being useful for international teachers and families looking for spelling practice linked to NAPLAN literacy preparation.
What’s Included
3 differentiated Year 3 spelling worksheets:
Triangles – identify and sort -dge and -ge words, then complete simple sentences.
Circles – complete words using dge or ge, choose the correct word for each sentence, and correct spelling mistakes.
Squares – complete spelling-pattern words, use words in context, explain word meanings and write independent sentences.
3 full answer sheets are also included.
Key Skills Covered
Recognising the -dge and -ge spelling patterns
Understanding that -dge and -ge can make the j sound
Knowing that -dge often follows a short vowel sound
Completing words using the correct ending
Sorting words by spelling pattern
Using spelling words correctly in sentences
Correcting common spelling mistakes
Writing simple definitions
Writing original sentences using target words
Example Words Included
badge
age
bridge
huge
edge
stage
cage
fudge
village
dodge
page
orange
judge
change
large
strange
Curriculum Links
This worksheet set supports the Year 3 English spelling curriculum, especially work on spelling patterns, word endings and accurate use of common letter strings. It also helps pupils develop the spelling confidence needed for wider writing tasks, grammar work and future assessments.
Ideal For
Year 3 spelling homework
Lower KS2 English lessons
Spelling intervention
Morning work
Independent practice
Revision tasks
SATs preparation
NAPLAN literacy practice
Home learning
Tutoring sessions
Why Teachers and Parents Will Like This Resource
This resource is clear, structured and easy to use. The worksheets move from simple recognition tasks to more independent sentence writing, giving children repeated exposure to the spelling pattern in different ways. The included answer sheets make marking quick and simple, while the differentiated layout allows teachers or parents to choose the right level of challenge for each child.
This Year 3 Words Ending in -dge and -ge Worksheet Set helps children practise an important spelling pattern from the lower Key Stage 2 English curriculum. Pupils learn that both -dge and -ge can make the j sound, with -dge often used after a short vowel sound, as in badge, edge and bridge, and -ge used in words such as age, huge, stage and change.
The set is differentiated across three levels, allowing pupils to build confidence step by step. Activities include circling -dge and -ge endings, sorting words into the correct spelling pattern, completing words, correcting spelling mistakes, choosing words to complete sentences, writing child-friendly definitions and creating original sentences.
This resource is ideal for Year 3 spelling lessons, weekly homework, intervention groups, independent practice, revision tasks and assessment preparation. It also supports children developing spelling accuracy for future KS2 SATs-style spelling and grammar work, while also being useful for international teachers and families looking for spelling practice linked to NAPLAN literacy preparation.
What’s Included
3 differentiated Year 3 spelling worksheets:
Triangles – identify and sort -dge and -ge words, then complete simple sentences.
Circles – complete words using dge or ge, choose the correct word for each sentence, and correct spelling mistakes.
Squares – complete spelling-pattern words, use words in context, explain word meanings and write independent sentences.
3 full answer sheets are also included.
Key Skills Covered
Recognising the -dge and -ge spelling patterns
Understanding that -dge and -ge can make the j sound
Knowing that -dge often follows a short vowel sound
Completing words using the correct ending
Sorting words by spelling pattern
Using spelling words correctly in sentences
Correcting common spelling mistakes
Writing simple definitions
Writing original sentences using target words
Example Words Included
badge
age
bridge
huge
edge
stage
cage
fudge
village
dodge
page
orange
judge
change
large
strange
Curriculum Links
This worksheet set supports the Year 3 English spelling curriculum, especially work on spelling patterns, word endings and accurate use of common letter strings. It also helps pupils develop the spelling confidence needed for wider writing tasks, grammar work and future assessments.
Ideal For
Year 3 spelling homework
Lower KS2 English lessons
Spelling intervention
Morning work
Independent practice
Revision tasks
SATs preparation
NAPLAN literacy practice
Home learning
Tutoring sessions
Why Teachers and Parents Will Like This Resource
This resource is clear, structured and easy to use. The worksheets move from simple recognition tasks to more independent sentence writing, giving children repeated exposure to the spelling pattern in different ways. The included answer sheets make marking quick and simple, while the differentiated layout allows teachers or parents to choose the right level of challenge for each child.
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