Explore this spelling list: ea words - set 2. Here, you'll find everything you need to excel in spelling. Choose between games, tests, and downloadable activities to learn in a way that suits you.
The ea spelling pattern is a common way to represent the long /e/ sound, as found in words like meat, bean, and tea. You might see this pattern in the middle or end of words, and sometimes even at the start, like in ear or east.
But be careful! The ea spelling can also create a short /e/ sound in words like bread or bear. This list will help you identify when the ea spelling represents the long /e/ sound, with plenty of examples to explore.
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appear |
You appear to be upset.
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beaver |
We saw a beaver by the stream today.
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beneath |
The tourists stood beneath the arch.
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creature |
A crocodile is a very dangerous creature.
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decrease |
There was a decrease in population.
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defeat |
The team were dismayed by the defeat.
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disease |
Rats can carry disease.
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increase |
There was a significant increase in vinyl sales this year.
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ordeal |
She may never recover from her ordeal.
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really |
I really enjoy the weekends.
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reason |
His reason for being late was understandable.
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repeat |
Using a stencil allows a painter to repeat a pattern.
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reveal |
She refused to reveal the secret behind the trick.
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season |
There may be floods in the monsoon season.
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treaty |
A peace treaty has been signed at last.
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Easter |
It will soon be Easter.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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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: ea words - set 2
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
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.
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Handwriting worksheets: ea words - set 2
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