A short vowel is usually followed by two consonants. A long vowel is usually followed by just one consonant.
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fatter |
The cat got fatter and fatter.
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later |
I'll see you later.
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better |
My spelling is getting much better.
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peter |
Peter would like to come too.
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dinner |
What did you have for dinner yesterday?
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diner |
Jack stopped at the diner for a meal.
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rocket |
The rocket went into space.
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broken |
There was a broken link in the chain.
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supper |
I had pasta and tomato sauce for supper.
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super |
He believed he had super powers.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 8. Syllables: how to divide words
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Some practice in consonant patterns
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: Some practice in consonant patterns
Handwriting worksheets: Some practice in consonant patterns
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