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.
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: ue 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: ue words
Handwriting worksheets: ue words
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Teacher, High School, UK