These words all use or to spell the weak vowel ending .
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anchor |
The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
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author |
Her aim in life was to become a great author.
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debtor |
The company had only one debtor.
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donor |
Tony has been a blood donor for many years.
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emperor |
He was a fair and benevolent emperor.
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mayor |
The city must elect a new mayor.
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sailor |
The sailor stood on the deck of the ship.
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sponsor |
Will you sponsor my charity run?
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survivor |
One survivor was found in the collapsed building.
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scissors |
My fabric scissors are very sharp.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 25. Word endings: -er, -ar, -or, -our, re, a and -ery, -ary
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