This week's spelling pattern / rule is: Words with 'o' as /u/ Rule: In these words the short sound /u/ is spelled with the letter o. This often happens before v, n or th.
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mother |
The bride's mother was in tears.
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brother |
Kate drew a sketch of her brother.
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month |
I'm going on holiday next month.
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Monday |
I love going to back to work each Monday.
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wonder |
I wonder who will win the next game.
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honey |
Bees make honey.
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some |
Would you like some fish and chips?
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love |
I love to draw and paint.
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last |
Did you receive my last letter?
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past |
His ancestors were hunters in the distant past.
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water |
Drink lots of water for good health.
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told |
He told a very funny joke.
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