If there is a long /u/ sound at the end of a word, it is often spelled with the letters ue. You can practise spelling the long u (oo) sound by working through this list of ue words.
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due |
The plane was delayed due to fog.
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argue |
Why do you always argue with me?
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issue |
I want to discuss the issue.
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pursue |
A lion will pursue its prey across the grassy plain.
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rescue |
The rescue helicopter pulled him from the sea.
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statue |
The Statue of Liberty is in New York, America.
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tissue |
Thin paper can be called tissue.
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value |
What is the value of this old watch?
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avenue |
There is a large avenue of trees in the park.
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barbecue |
Dan cooked the chicken on the barbecue.
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continue |
We will continue the meeting after coffee.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: ue 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: ue words (copy)Reinforce your learning through exciting word games.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: ue words (copy)Measure your progress with a spelling test on these words.
Printable Activities: ue words (copy)Download and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: ue words (copy)Strengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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