When a word ends in a /k/ sound, follow the short vowel sound with the letters ck to spell it.
Click on the speaker icon to hear these ck words. Can you hear the short vowel sound?
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back |
I'm going back to Spain next year.
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pack |
Fold your clothes before you pack them.
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track |
The racing car sped around the track.
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smack |
I never smack my children.
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snack |
She eats a small snack at 11 o'clock.
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deck |
The ship's deck is made of wood.
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neck |
I have a pain in my neck.
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speck |
There is not a speck of dust to be seen.
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click |
Click on the link to see my pictures.
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pick |
Please will you pick me up after work?
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stick |
My dog likes to run after a stick.
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thick |
The bear has thick fur.
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clock |
That clock is ten minutes fast.
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dock |
Our ship will dock in the morning.
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lock |
Did I lock the car?
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shock |
The loud bang gave us a shock.
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duck |
Six ducklings swam behind the duck.
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luck |
He gave her a good luck kiss.
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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.
Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
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Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
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Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
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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!
Challenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Download and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Develop your spelling skills by writing out these words.

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