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In the English language, there are words that don't follow the usual spelling patterns. At Spellzone, we call these words rulebreakers.
Normally, the long /e/ sound at the end of a word is spelt using just the letter y. In these rulebreakers, the long /e/ sound at the end of each word is spelt with the letter commination ey instead.
As you can’t rely on the normal spelling patterns for these rulebreakers, it’s important that you use the spelling activities to make sure you are confident. Use the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check activity to learn the words in this list and the Listen and Spell activity to test yourself.
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key |
I have lost my door key again.
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money |
I haven't got enough money to buy those shoes.
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honey |
Bees make honey.
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parsley |
Mint, thyme and parsley are herbs.
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donkey |
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
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monkey |
A monkey is an animal that climbs tress.
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Turkey |
Have you ever been to Turkey?
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kidney |
A kidney is an organ in your body.
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hockey |
I like playing hockey.
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jockey |
A jockey rides a horse.
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journey |
The weather made the journey worse.
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chimney |
The smoke goes up the chimney.
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alley |
An alley runs between the houses.
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valley |
The valley was beautiful in the morning light.
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pulley |
A pulley can be used to lift a heavy weight.
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trolley |
Stack your trays neatly on the trolley please.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
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: -ey words
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
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: -ey words
Handwriting worksheets: -ey words
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