Spelling list: alk and oar words

In this word list, we’ll focus on words that use alk and oar to spell the /or/ sound. These combinations can be found in a variety of words, like walk, talk, chalk, and soar. Understanding these patterns will help you improve both your spelling and pronunciation. By studying words like roar, board, and hoard, you’ll gain confidence in identifying and using these spelling patterns correctly.

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walk	It took an hour for us to walk home. *
talk	Don't talk with your mouth full.
chalk	These cliffs are made of chalk.
stalk	He trimmed the stalk on each flower.
oar	I lost an oar over the side of my boat.
boar	A boar is a male pig or a wild pig.
roar	I heard the roar of a wild animal.
soar	I saw a glider soar above the clouds.
board	The seat was just a wooden board.
coarse	His trousers were made of a coarse material.
hoard	He hid his hoard of cash under the bed.
hoarse	His voice is hoarse.