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Many longer English words spell the /or/ sound with the simple or. You can see this in words such as corner, fortune, and uniform. Learning this common pattern makes it easier to remember how to spell more complex vocabulary, helping both reading fluency and writing accuracy. With regular practice, you can build a solid foundation in understanding the relationship between sounds and letters, which is essential for improving overall language skills. Test yourself on these words using a spelling game.
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corner |
Meet me at the corner of the street.
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border |
That photo would look better with a border.
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orchard |
We have apple and plum trees in our orchard.
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glory |
The old house is being restored to its former glory.
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normal |
My normal working hours are eight until five.
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forty |
I estimate we'll land in forty minutes.
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formal |
It's a formal dinner so we need to dress smartly.
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forbid |
Mum said 'If you do that again I will forbid you to watch TV'.
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fortune |
He made his fortune on the Internet.
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fortunate |
I was fortunate to win the prize.
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inform |
Please inform me when my order is ready to collect.
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transform |
A new coat of paint will transform this room.
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uniform |
The Air Force uniform is blue.
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import |
It is against the law to import fresh meat.
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export |
These cars are to be sold for export.
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report |
Please email me a copy of your report.
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transport |
After the car crash he had no transport.
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tornado |
Was the damage caused by a tornado?
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tortoise |
A tortoise is a slow moving reptile with a hard shell.
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assortment |
The shop offered a wide assortment of products.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 14. Spelling choices for /or/ sound: or, ore, au, aw + war
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Spelling Games: or - longer wordsPractice these words while playing fun and educational games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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!
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