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ea words - set 1

In words like beach, dream, and wheat, the long /e/ sound is spelt using the letters ea.

Notice how the long vowel sound in each example in this list falls in the middle of the word. Exceptions to this rule include: plea, flea, and sea.

reach 		The higher shelf is out of my reach.
teach 		They'll teach us to abseil at the rock-climbing club.
deal 		His manner conveyed a great deal of arrogance.
heal 		My arm took a long time to heal.
cream 		I often have ice cream for dessert.
dream 		What did you dream about last night?
stream 		We had to wade across the stream.
fear 		Many people have a fear of snakes.
spear 		The soldier was armed with a dagger and a spear.
cheat 		If you cheat in a test you will be disqualified.
wheat 		Bread is made from wheat.
feast 		We shared a splendid feast.
least 		I walked at least ten kilometres today.
please 		Please may I have a piece of cake?
grease 		Grease the baking tin with butter.
breathe 		He needs a ventilator to help him breathe.
leave 		Switch off the lights when you leave the room.
squeal 		The show made the children squeal with delight.
squeak 		The mouse began to squeak.

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