One of the four ways of spelling the /er/ sound is using the letters ur. This list looks at a few of these ur words why not learn them now? As you go through the list, say each word aloud and listen to the vowel sound.
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fur |
The bear has thick fur.
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blur |
The words on the page were a blur.
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nurse |
Jane is training to be a nurse.
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purse |
A thief seized my mother's purse.
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purple |
Mix red and blue to get purple.
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burst |
Don't burst that balloon.
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burn |
Our new stove can burn wood or coal.
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curl |
Her hair is a mass of blond curls.
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surf |
We will surf the waves from that beach.
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turf |
Turf is a slab of earth covered in grass.
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church |
The bridegroom was late for church.
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curve |
The racing car sped around the curve of the track.
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return |
It's time for us to return home.
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turnip |
The Scots eat turnip with haggis.
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Thursday |
I went to the shop on Thursday.
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Saturday |
Jack goes swimming every Saturday.
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burden |
The secret was a burden on Tim's mind.
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urban |
Urban areas tend to have more crime.
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turbulence |
The aeroplane experienced some turbulence.
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occur |
Dreams occur when you are asleep.
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disturb |
Please don't disturb me.
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turtle |
Turtle eggs are laid in a hole in the sand.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
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