One way of spelling the long /ē/ sound is using the letters ea. You can practise spelling the long e sound by working through this list of ea words.
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reach |
It was a great feat to reach the peak.
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teach |
Mum will teach me how to drive.
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deal |
I paid a great deal of money for that.
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heal |
Cover it up until it heals.
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cream |
Do you like cream in your coffee?
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dream |
I have a dream to swim with dolphins.
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stream |
We had to wade across the stream.
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fear |
Many people have a fear of snakes.
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spear |
Cavemen made spears from wood.
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cheat |
If you cheat at cards I won't play with you.
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wheat |
Bread is made from wheat.
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feast |
The wedding feast went on for many hours.
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least |
I walked at least ten kilometres today.
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please |
Please pass the plate of chips.
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grease |
Grease the baking tin with butter.
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breathe |
Breathe deeply to help you relax.
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leave |
Don't eat it all, leave me a piece.
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squeal |
The show made the children squeal with delight.
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squeak |
Grease that spring to stop the squeak.
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Spelling Practice: ea words - set 1 (copy)Refine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: ea words - set 1 (copy)Reinforce your learning through exciting word games.
Summer spelling
Hot spelling fun.
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!
Take a Spelling Test: ea words - set 1 (copy)See how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: ea words - set 1 (copy)Use printable worksheets to reinforce spelling skills.
Handwriting Practice: ea words - set 1 (copy)Improve your spelling by writing these words.
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