Spelling Word List: Words ending in a

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	banana	A banana is an elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh.
	camera	My camera takes a good photograph.
	umbrella	An umbrella the disc of a jellyfish used to move through water.
	koala	A koala bear likes to cling to the tree. *
	tarantula	Michael had a pet tarantula named Harry. *
	area	The incidence of crime in the area was high.
	puma	The sandy-brown puma stalked its prey silently through the desert. *
	samba	Last week in dance class, we learned how to samba. *
	siesta	Many people in Spain take a siesta, or nap, during the hottest part of the day. *
	bacteria	We use bacteria to make yoghurt and cheese, but bacteria can also cause diseases such cholera and food poisoning. *
	sofa	Sofa surfing is where you stay at friends. *
	gala	This year's swimming gala will be held indoors for the first time. *
	pizza	Knead the dough to make the pizza.
	sauna	It was steamy in the sauna.
	fiesta	The village hung colourful lights and decorations in the trees for the summer fiesta. *
	paella	Andrew's grandmother makes the most delicious paella you ever tasted! *

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Spelling Practice: Words ending in a

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banana

camera

umbrella

koala

tarantula

area

puma

samba

siesta

bacteria

sofa

gala

pizza

sauna

fiesta

paella

Spelling Games: Words ending in a

Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.

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 spelling game Monkey Business
It's bananas!

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Take a Spelling Test: Words ending in a

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A ______ is an elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh.

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