More examples: u-e words - set 1

The long /u/ sound in these words is spelled with the letters u-e, where the silent e changes the vowel sound. These words are short but cover a range of meanings and uses.

For instance, a cube is a 3D shape with six equal sides, making it a common term in geometry. A mule is a hybrid animal, bred from a horse and a donkey, often associated with hard work. The word use works as both a noun and a verb, while fume can refer to vapours or express strong emotions like anger.
This list provides an excellent introduction to the u-e spelling pattern.

Try a Look, Cover, Say, Write, Check activity or have a go at writing your own sentences using these words.

cube	A cube has six sides.
tube	How many sweets are in this tube? *
nude	There are some nude statues in the museum.
huge	He is the heir to a huge fortune.
duke	Duke is one of the highest ranking titles.
mule	A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
fume	My mum's going to fume when she sees this mess.
dune	There is a large sand dune by the beach.
tune	I can't get this tune out of my head.
use	I use soap to clean my hands. *
useful	A telephone is a very useful device.
fuse	Electric plugs contain a fuse. *
cute	Monkeys are cute but do not make good pets.
mute	Click the icon to mute the sound.
cure	These pills will cure your sickness.
pure	The medal is made of pure gold.