Spelling Word List: CVC words with the consonants x and z

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Spelling Test: CVC words with the consonants x and z

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The ___ had beautiful red fur.

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Squash the ___ flat before putting it in the bin.

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I ___ the soup before serving it.

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She climbed a ladder to ___ the roof.

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The government planned to tackle ___ avoidance.

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___ dripped from the candle.

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In the game you have to ___ aliens with a laser.

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The ___ on his bag was broken.

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fox

box

mix

fix

tax

wax

zap

zip

About this test list: CVC words with the consonants x and z

These consonant-vowel-consonant spellings feature the consonants x and z. Pay attention to whether these letter fall at the start or the end of the word. As you go through this list, name which vowel is in the middle of each word.

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