Spelling Word List: 5/6 ough

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ough is one of the trickiest spellings in English it can be used to spell a number of different sounds.

	ought	You really ought to see that film.
	bought	I bought this dress at the new boutique.
	thought	I rethought the idea and changed my mind.
	brought	The maid brought the tea on a tray.
	rough	The path was rough and rocky.
	tough	This meat is far too tough to eat.
	enough	A dozen eggs will be enough.
	cough	David has a bad cold and a cough.
	though	Even though it's winter the weather is not cold.
	through	He kicked the ball through the window.
	thorough	This room needs a thorough clean.
	Plough	Plough the fields before sowing the seed.

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Spelling Practice: 5/6 ough

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ought

bought

thought

brought

rough

tough

enough

cough

though

through

thorough

Plough

Spelling Games: 5/6 ough

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Take a Spelling Test: 5/6 ough

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You really _____ to see that film.

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