New Curriculum Spelling Lists Y1/Y2

List 10

Tenth set of spelling words from the New Curriculum Spelling list for Year 1 and Year 2.

10 Words

Code: BCE234

Complete Word List

sure

Definition

Certain about something; having no doubt.

Example Sentence

I am sure I left my book on the table.

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was

Definition

The past tense of is; shows what something was like before.

Example Sentence

Yesterday was sunny and warm.

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the

Definition

Used before a noun to talk about a particular thing or person.

Example Sentence

The cat is sleeping on the sofa.

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water

Definition

A clear liquid that w drink and that falls as rain.

Example Sentence

Plants need water to grow.

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there

Definition

Shows that something exists; in a place.

Example Sentence

There is a bird in the tree.

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we

Definition

A word for yourself, and other people together.

Example Sentence

We like to play together after school.

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they

Definition

A word for a group of people or animals.

Example Sentence

They are playing football in the park.

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to

Definition

Shows direction, place or purpose.

Example Sentence

I am going to the shop.

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today

Definition

The present day.

Example Sentence

Today is my birthday.

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told

Definition

The past tense of tell; to give information or say something to someone.

Example Sentence

She told me a secret about her puppy.

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List 10

Complete Word List

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