In a short word after a short vowel, the sounds /f/ /l/ /s/ and /k/ are spelt ff, ll, ss and ck at the end of a word.
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cliff |
I saw some people on a cliff.
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sniff |
His cold made him sniff a lot.
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stiff |
After the gym I was stiff.
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stuff |
Do not stuff so much food in your mouth.
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hiss |
A snake can hiss.
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pass |
At Netball we pass the ball.
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mess |
There is a mess in my closet.
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fuss |
I make a fuss when I have to eat cheese.
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well |
An efficient machine works well.
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tell |
Tell me when it is lunchtime.
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mill |
To grind pepper, use a pepper mill.
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spill |
Do not spill your drink.
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will |
I will be in France tomorrow.
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back |
Wait here until I get back.
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pack |
Fold your clothes before you pack them.
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peck |
Parrots peck.
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stick |
My dog likes to run after a stick.
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sock |
There's a hole in the heel of my sock.
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stock |
I hang up my Christmas stock(ing).
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