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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rescue |
The rescue helicopter pulled him from the sea.
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statue |
There is a famous nude statue in the museum.
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tissue |
Would you like a tissue?
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value |
The approximate value for the house was $300,000.
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