This week s spelling pattern / rule is: Words ending in 'il' as /l/ Rule: Some words use il to spell the unstressed final syllable.
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pupil |
The teacher encouraged the pupils to use a dictionary.
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pencil |
I haven't got a pencil.
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nostril |
The nostril is a part of the nose.
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gerbil |
Betty smiled as the gerbil pulled its cutest face.
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evil |
The wolf had an evil grin.
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gerbil |
Betty smiled as the gerbil pulled its cutest face.
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utensil |
You will find the bread knife in the utensil drawer.
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lentil |
Lentil curry is my favourite!
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nil |
Nil means zero.
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April |
The Summer term starts in April.
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door |
Walk in the door and across the floor.
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even |
Six is an even number.
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