
A few words use ey to spell the long /a/ sound
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grey
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My hair is beginning to turn grey.
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prey |
The sandy-brown puma stalked its prey silently through the desert.
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they |
They say it's a wonderful place to visit.
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obey |
You must obey the rules.
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convey |
Please convey my thanks to your boss.
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survey |
Would you like to take part in a quick survey?
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vein |
A vein carries blood to the heart.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
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