
The letters al can sometimes spell the ar sound. In some places the letter a has the ar sound, for example in the south of England.
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calm |
Don’t panic, stay calm.
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palm |
The palm tree swayed in the wind.
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calf |
One of our cows has just had a calf.
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half |
Noah ate half the cake.
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father |
My father is called Andrew.
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rather |
It's rather rude to swear.
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bath |
She had a long soak in the bath.
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path |
The path was rough and rocky.
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craft |
Thatching is an ancient craft.
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ask |
I want to ask Nina to my party.
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basket |
The basket was full of edible treats.
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plant |
My cactus is my favourite plant.
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class |
We are studying angles in our geometry class.
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glass |
Be careful not to break that glass.
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chance |
I have very little chance of winning.
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dance |
My favourite dance is the waltz.
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advance |
They planned their trip well in advance.
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blast |
There was a large blast in the quarry.
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last |
Did you receive my last letter?
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castle |
The old castle has a moat.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 10. Spelling choices for /ar/ sound; ar, a
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