Enhance learning with printable word list activities: qua words.
In English, when qu comes before a short /o/ sound, it’s often followed by the letter a. Words like qualify, quantity, and quarry follow this spelling pattern and are common in everyday language. Explore this list of qua words to understand how this unique combination is used and see examples that will help you remember their meanings and spellings.
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Learn more in Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
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