To help recognise the different spelling of er words using er ur and ir
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perfect |
Is lying on a beach your idea of a perfect holiday?
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verse |
Sing the first verse.
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certain |
Are you certain you paid that bill?
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person |
A proficient person does his job well.
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nerve |
It takes a lot of nerve to swim with sharks.
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persuade |
Can I persuade you to have another slice of this cake?
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nurse |
Jane is training to be a nurse.
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return |
It's time for us to return home.
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curtain |
There are cobwebs all over the curtain.
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purpose |
I will reject these goods as unfit for purpose.
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surname |
My first surname is Vernon.
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burn |
Be careful not to burn yourself on the candle.
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first |
In the zoo, they went to see the baboon first.
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third |
Menswear is on the third storey.
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birthday |
Choose a suitable card for Meg's birthday.
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dirty |
This old house is dirty.
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circle |
The circumference of the circle was large.
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confirm |
I'd like to confirm my booking.
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further |
The last man in the race was much further behind the other runners.
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burger |
We could eat at home or in the burger bar.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: er words!!
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: er words!!
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