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In English, the ique ending is pronounced with a distinctive /eek/ sound. These words are commonly borrowed from French and often describe objects, qualities, or people.
Here are two examples:
antique – That mahogany cupboard is an antique.
technique – We all admired the wood-carver's technique.
Understanding the ique pattern can help you spell and use these unique words.
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antique |
That mahogany cupboard is an antique.
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oblique |
The lines were not parallel or at right angles, they were oblique (slanting).
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technique |
We all admired the wood-carver's technique.
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unique |
The tower was a unique construction.
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boutique |
I bought this dress at the new boutique.
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clique |
A clique is a small closed group of people .
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physique |
A mountain climber needs a strong physique.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
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