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Unit 11. Spelling choices for /er/ sound: er, ir,

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  • Word Search, medium printable version for offline use.
  • Word Search, large printable version for offline use.
  • Connect the words - an offline activity to connect words to the correct sentences.
  • Fill in the words - write the correct words worksheet.
  • Letters activity - eight words on one sheet, cut-out letters on the other sheet.

About these printable resources: ir and ear - longer words

Some words in English use the letters ir or ear to spell the /er/ sound. This sound is common in longer words like affirm, confirm, and earnest. The ir and ear combinations create a similar sound to er in her.

Here are two examples:

affirm – I affirm my faith in my religion.
earnest – Their conversation sounded very earnest.

These words might feel challenging, but recognising the er pattern will make them easier to spell.
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