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In English, when qu comes before a short /o/ sound, it’s often followed by the letter a. Words like qualify, quantity, and quarry follow this spelling pattern and are common in everyday language. Explore this list of qua words to understand how this unique combination is used and see examples that will help you remember their meanings and spellings.
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qualify |
She must pass an exam to qualify for that job.
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quality |
The team lost the game despite their quality,.
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quandary |
Rob was in a quandary. He could not make up his mind.
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quantity |
A large quantity of fruit was found in the truck.
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quarrel |
A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
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quarry |
Stone for building is cut from a quarry.
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squash |
Squash the box flat before putting it in the bin.
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squat |
Squat means to crouch down low.
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squalid |
The conditions in the zoo were dirty and squalid.
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squalor |
The tramp lived in squalor.
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squabble |
A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
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squander |
Don't squander your money on useless things.
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squadron |
The squadron pilots took off together.
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quad |
A quad bike has four wheels.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
Spelling Practice: qua wordsRefine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.
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Spelling Games: qua wordsMake learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
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
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: qua wordsSee how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: qua wordsDownload and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: qua wordsStrengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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