After qu the short sound /o/ is usually spelled with the letter a.
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qualify |
She must pass an exam to qualify for that job.
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quality |
The team lost the game despite their quality,.
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quandary |
Rob was in a quandary. He could not make up his mind.
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quantity |
A large quantity of fruit was found in the truck.
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quarrel |
A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
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quarry |
Stone for building is cut from a quarry.
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squash |
Squash the box flat before putting it in the bin.
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squat |
Squat means to crouch down low.
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squalid |
The conditions in the zoo were dirty and squalid.
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squalor |
The tramp lived in squalor.
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squabble |
A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
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squander |
Don't squander your money on useless things.
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squadron |
The squadron pilots took off together.
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quad |
A quad bike has four wheels.
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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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Look and read the word.
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Spelling games using the word list: qua words (copy)
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Monkey Business
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Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
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Handwriting worksheets: qua words (copy)
"I ran the trial with a small group of students over three weeks before the summer holidays," she says. "I quickly saw the benefits, and signed up."
King's Leadership Academy, Warrington
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