Split the word into syllables and listen to where you hear the long o sound. Is it in the beginning, middle or end of the word? Choose the spelling choice for the o sound.
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suppose |
I don't want to go but I suppose I must.
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provoke |
Please don't provoke me by saying that.
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ozone |
The ozone layer protects us from the sun.
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swallow |
A swallow was flying up above.
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oboe |
The oboe is a member of the woodwind section of the orchestra.
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hoe |
Dig up the garden weeds with a hoe.
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approach |
Approach the dog with caution.
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encroach |
Please don't encroach on my space.
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reproach |
The boss will reproach him for being lazy.
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tomorrow |
I'll call you again tomorrow.
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volcano |
Lava is hot molten rock from a volcano.
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hotel |
There are no rooms free at the hotel.
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omit |
Don't omit to tell your Dad that you have have a flute lesson at 6:00pm.
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mosquito |
My Dad was bitten by a mosquito.
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tornado |
There was a raging tornado in the movie, 'Wizard of oz.'.
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provoked |
' I was provoked!' shouted the little girl.
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