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Tricky spellings: the many sounds of ough

Phonics · Tricky spellings · B1 · 20 min. The main sounds of ough in though, through, tough, cough and bought.

About this worksheet

The main sounds of ough in though, through, tough, cough and bought.

Level
B1
Category
Phonics
Topic
Tricky spellings
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Key words, Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
Included
Access
Free

On the sheet

  • Key words: Read the words aloud. The letters ough are the same, but the sounds ar
  • Multiple choice: Choose the word with the same ough sound as the first word.
  • Gap-fill: Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Then read them aloud
  • Speaking / writing task: Write two sentences: one with thought and one with though.
  • Writing lines: Write here.

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