This week's spelling pattern / rule is: Words with 'wa' and qua as /o Rule: After w the short sound /o/ is usually spelled with the letter a. After qu, the short vowel sound /o/ is usually spelled with the letter a.
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was |
There was great relief at the rescue.
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washing |
This washing machine is the latest model.
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wanting |
The girl is wanting to fly her kite.
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watching |
Watching the clouds in the sky made her feel relaxed.
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quarter |
We each had a quarter of the pizza.
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quarrel |
A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
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quality |
This garden soil is good quality.
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quantity |
The truck held a large quantity of bricks.
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grass |
Keep of the grass.
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pass |
I hope I can pass my driving test.
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steak |
They serve the best steak in town.
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should |
You should put a coat on before you go out.
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