One way of spelling the long / / sound is using the letters ea. You can practise spelling the long e sound by working through this list of ea words.
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reach |
The higher shelf is out of my reach.
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teach |
They'll teach us to abseil at the rock-climbing club.
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deal |
His manner conveyed a great deal of arrogance.
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heal |
My arm took a long time to heal.
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cream |
I often have ice cream for dessert.
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dream |
What did you dream about last night?
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stream |
We had to wade across the stream.
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fear |
Many people have a fear of snakes.
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spear |
The soldier was armed with a dagger and a spear.
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cheat |
If you cheat in a test you will be disqualified.
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wheat |
Bread is made from wheat.
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feast |
We shared a splendid feast.
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least |
I walked at least ten kilometres today.
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please |
Please may I have a piece of cake?
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grease |
Grease the baking tin with butter.
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breathe |
He needs a ventilator to help him breathe.
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leave |
Switch off the lights when you leave the room.
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squeal |
The show made the children squeal with delight.
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squeak |
The mouse began to squeak.
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repeat |
Using a stencil allows a painter to repeat a pattern.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: ea words - set 1 (copy)
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
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Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: ea words - set 1 (copy)
Handwriting worksheets: ea words - set 1 (copy)
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