Rules: The ending sounding like zur are always spelt sure. The ending sounding like chur are often spelt ture, but check that the word is not a root word ending in (t)ch with an ending e.g teacher or catcher, richer or stretcher
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measure |
A gallon is an imperial measure of volume.
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treasure |
All the family took part in the treasure hunt.
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pleasure |
It gives me great pleasure to be here today.
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enclosure |
An aircraft's canopy is the transparent cockpit enclosure.
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leisure |
In my leisure time I enjoy swimming.
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ensure |
In the US, during the prohibition era 1920 -1933, the sale, manufacture and transport of alocohol was prohibited, to ensure that Americans could not consume alcohol.
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reassure |
A phone call from my mom would reassure me.
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creature |
A crocodile is a very dangerous creature.
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furniture |
A suite is a set e.g. of rooms or furniture.
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picture |
Use tacks to fix the picture frame.
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nature |
The explorer was audacious by nature.
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adventure |
The walker set out on his hundredth adventure.
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peace |
If the baby is asleep there is peace and quiet.
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piece |
Please may I have a piece of cake?
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weigh |
Weigh it in grammes, not ounces.
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whey |
The cheese maker separated all the curds from the whey.
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