The /kw/ sound is usually spelled with the letters qu. In English spelling the letter q is almost always followed by u.
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quick |
Do you have time for a quick chat?
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quite |
It's quite a long way to walk.
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quiet |
It was very quiet in the church.
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quilt |
The quilt is filled with feathers from the eider duck.
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query |
I sent my query by email.
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question |
He was reluctant to answer my question.
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squid |
A squid has eight arms.
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square |
There is a fountain in the market square.
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liquid |
The medicine comes in liquid or tablet form.
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request |
I hope you won't refuse my request.
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require |
Playing in a team requires commitment.
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equal |
One plus one equals two.
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equipment |
All my camping equipment is in my backpack.
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earthquake |
The earthquake made the ground shake.
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inquisitive |
The inquisitive kitten was full of curiosity.
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"I ran the trial with a small group of students over three weeks before the summer holidays," she says. "I quickly saw the benefits, and signed up."
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