If there is a long /u/ sound at the end of a word, it is often spelled with the letters ue. You can practise spelling the long u (oo) sound by working through this list of ue words.
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cue |
In the game of snooker, you hit the ball with a cue.
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due |
The plane was delayed due to fog.
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hue |
Another word for 'colour' is hue.
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sue |
She threatened to sue him.
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argue |
Why do you always argue with me?
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issue |
I want to discuss the issue.
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pursue |
A lion will pursue its prey across the grassy plain.
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queue |
There was a long queue of cars at the lights.
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rescue |
The rescue helicopter pulled him from the sea.
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tissue |
Would you like a tissue?
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value |
What is the value of this old watch?
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continue |
We need to assess this situation before we continue.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling Games: ue wordsPractice these words while playing fun and educational games.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
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!
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Handwriting Practice: ue wordsImprove your spelling by writing these words.
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