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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Spelling Games: -ain with a long /a/ sound (SHAMS)Practice these words while playing fun and educational games.
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
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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