The letters oo are used to spell two slightly different sounds. These words have the short oo sound as in book.
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good |
I could see from his smile that he was in a good mood.
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wood |
Could you chop some wood for the fire?
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cook |
We cook in the kitchen.
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look |
He tried not to look into the bright light.
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soot |
The fireplace was covered in soot.
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foot |
I dipped my foot in the freezing water.
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wool |
Her new sweater was made from wool.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 13. Spelling choices for /oo/ sound: oo, ou
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Spelling games using the word list: The short /oo/ sound
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