If there is a long /u/ sound at the end of a word, it is often spelled with the letters ue. You can practise spelling the long u (oo) sound by working through this list of ue words.
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cue |
The actor got his cue to go on stage.
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due |
The plane was delayed due to fog.
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hue |
The sky had a reddish hue at sunset.
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sue |
If the boss fires me I will sue him.
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argue |
Why do you always argue with me?
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ensue |
When the war starts chaos will ensue.
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issue |
I didn't come to school because I had an issue with my car.
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pursue |
A lion will pursue its prey across the grassy plain.
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queue |
There was a long queue of cars at the lights.
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rescue |
The rescue helicopter pulled him from the sea.
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revue |
I heard new songs in the revue we saw at the auditorium.
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subdue |
The police used water cannon to subdue the rioters.
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statue |
The Statue of Liberty is in New York.
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tissue |
Thin paper can be called tissue.
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value |
The approximate value for the house was $300,000.
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virtue |
Having patience is a good virtue to have.
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avenue |
A road lined with trees is called an avenue.
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barbecue |
Dan cooked the chicken on the barbecue.
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continue |
Please continue writing your story.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
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: ue words (copy)
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.
Print spelling worksheets and activities: ue words (copy)
Handwriting worksheets: ue words (copy)
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