Explore this spelling list: -ore - longer words. Here, you'll find everything you need to excel in spelling. Explore the various learning activities and complete a spelling test to evaluate your progress.
When the /or/ sound appears at the end of longer words, it's often spelled with -ore. Examples include explore, restore, and ignore. Knowing this rule makes it easier to spell and pronounce these words correctly. With practice, you will improve your spelling accuracy and recognition of these common patterns. Why not try a Listen and Spell test?
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adore |
I adore your new dress.
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before |
Clean your shoes before you pack them.
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deplore |
I deplore your bad manners.
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explore |
Let's explore that old building.
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galore |
There were apples galore on the tree.
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ignore |
Kevin chose to ignore the warning.
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implore |
We implore you to stop that awful noise.
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restore |
We want to buy and restore an old house.
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therefore |
Tom is a minor and therefore too young to vote.
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carnivore |
A carnivore eats only meat.
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herbivore |
A herbivore eats only plants.
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omnivore |
Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.
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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
Spelling Practice: -ore - longer wordsMaster spelling with targeted practice sessions designed for this word list.
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Spelling Games: -ore - longer wordsBoost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
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Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: -ore - longer wordsAssess your spelling skills with an interactive test.
Printable Activities: -ore - longer wordsTake your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: -ore - longer wordsDevelop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
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