Double the letter s after a short vowel.
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across |
We had to wade across the stream.
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address |
What is your new home address?
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assess |
A test will assess how well you are doing.
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asset |
The new player is a great asset to the team.
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distress |
The ship sent out a distress signal.
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fossil |
Courtney found a fossil on the beach.
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impress |
He dressed smartly to impress his clients.
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compress |
You need to compress your notes into fewer pages.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 2. Spelling the consonant sounds, Part 1
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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Look and read the word.
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Spelling games using the word list: Longer words with ss
Summer spelling
Hot spelling fun.
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.
Print worksheets and activities: Longer words with ss
Handwriting worksheets: Longer words with ss
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