Test: Words ending in -ve
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live
have
love
above
glove
serve
nerve
active
captive
massive
native
attractive
extensive
relative
sensitive
detective
aggressive
About this word list ▼
About this word list ▲
In English, most words that end with the /v/ sound are spelled with -ve. This rule applies to everyday words like live, have, and love. Whenever you hear a /v/ sound at the end of a word, you almost always need to spell it with -ve.
Think of words like serve or glove. These words use the -ve ending to follow the pattern. Even longer words, like detective or aggressive, stick to this rule.
Remember: if it ends with a /v/ sound, write it with -ve!
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Learn more in Unit 3. Spelling the consonant sounds, Part 2
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