In these words the final syllable has a clear long /a/ sound
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again |
I have lost my door key again.
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complain |
I'm going to complain about the awful smell.
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contain |
A balanced diet should contain protein.
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entertain |
They hired a clown to entertain at the birthday party.
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explain |
Please explain why you are late.
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maintain |
A car will last longer if you maintain it well.
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obtain |
Danny tried to obtain a ticket for the concert.
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refrain |
Please refrain from talking in the silent study area.
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remain |
I will remain here until you call.
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restrain |
He needed to restrain the dog so it did not jump up at the food.
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sustain |
The man could not sustain working twelve hours a day.
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Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
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!
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