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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cue |
I use my cue stick to play the game of pool.
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due |
The plane was delayed due to fog.
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hue |
The sky had a reddish hue at sunset.
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sue |
If the boss fires me I will sue him.
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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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rescue |
The rescue helicopter pulled him from the sea.
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statue |
The Statue of Liberty is in New York.
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tissue |
Thin paper can be called tissue.
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value |
The approximate value for the house was $300,000.
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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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blue |
The sea and sky were both deep blue.
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glue |
I use the glue to stick the photos to my album.
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true |
Is what you said true or false?
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: ue words (copy)Enhance your spelling proficiency with interactive and fun exercises.
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Look and read the word.
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Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: ue words (copy)Challenge yourself with spelling games and improve accuracy.
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)Assess your spelling skills with an interactive test.
Printable Activities: ue words (copy)Take your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: ue words (copy)Improve your spelling by writing these words.
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