Although the letter y is usually used to spell the long /e/ sound at the end of a word, in these rulebreakers the letters ey are used instead.
Use the spelling activities to learn these words then take the Listen and Spell test.
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key |
I have lost my door key again.
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money |
I haven't got enough money to buy those shoes.
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honey |
Bees make honey.
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parsley |
Mint, thyme and parsley are herbs.
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donkey |
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
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monkey |
A monkey is an animal that climbs trees.
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Turkey |
Have you ever been to Turkey?
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kidney |
A kidney is an organ in your body.
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hockey |
I like playing hockey.
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jockey |
A jockey rides a horse.
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journey |
The weather made the journey worse.
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chimney |
The smoke goes up the chimney.
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alley |
An alley runs between the houses.
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valley |
The valley was beautiful in the morning light.
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pulley |
A pulley can be used to lift a heavy weight.
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trolley |
Stack your trays neatly on the trolley please.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: -ey words (copy)Strengthen your spelling abilities with structured learning activities.
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: -ey words (copy)Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
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: -ey words (copy)Measure your progress with a spelling test on these words.
Printable Activities: -ey words (copy)Download and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: -ey words (copy)Strengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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