
A split digraph is when you add an e to the end of a word to spell a long vowel sound.
In these examples, the e at the end of the word turns the /o/ sound into a long /o/ sound.
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robe |
A kimono is a Japanese robe.
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globe |
Climate change will affect people across the globe.
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code |
The spy knew the secret code.
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joke |
The joke was funny.
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smoke |
The fire made lots of smoke.
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stroke |
He won the golf match by one stroke.
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stole |
He did not have a clue who stole his bike.
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dome |
The mosque has a dome on the roof.
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home |
The home team had the advantage.
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bone |
Have you ever broken a bone?
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stone |
His sculpture was carved from a block of stone.
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hope |
I hope you come to my party.
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slope |
She slid down the slope.
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hose |
The hose spat out a jet of water.
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vote |
Please vote for me to be school captain.
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quote |
The news reporter asked to quote him.
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stove |
The fire started to crackle in the stove.
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froze |
The pipes froze and now they leak.
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chose |
He chose to abstain from alcohol.
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Learn about these words in Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
Spelling games using the word list: o-e words - set 1
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities using: o-e words - set 1
Handwriting worksheets using: o-e words - set 1
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