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.
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