Some words that we use all the time are hard to read and spell because we can't sound them out.
Listen to this word: Your browser does not support the audio element.
It sounds like s-e-d but in fact it is spelt said.
Look carefully at this list of tricky words and listen to the sound clips.
good Your browser does not support the audio element.
here Your browser does not support the audio element.
one Your browser does not support the audio element.
they Your browser does not support the audio element.
was Your browser does not support the audio element.
In this worksheet you can practise reading and writing these words.
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