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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 wordsStrengthen your spelling abilities with structured learning activities.
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Spelling Games: qua wordsReinforce your learning through exciting word games.
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Take a Spelling Test: qua wordsAssess your spelling skills with an interactive test.
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Handwriting Practice: qua wordsStrengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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