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Spelling Word List: Rulebreakers: when -ain and -ate don't spell the long /a/ sound

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  • Word Search, medium printable version for offline use.
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  • Connect the words - an offline activity to connect words to the correct sentences.
  • Fill in the words - write the correct words worksheet.
  • Letters activity - eight words on one sheet, cut-out letters on the other sheet.

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Many -ain and -ate words do not have a long /a/ sound. Instead the vowel sound is a weak schwa. Here are a few examples.

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