Spelling to sound 15 read

Worksheet 15 - Spelling-to-Sound
Read the following words and sentences and choose the correct pronunciation for the
letter that is underlined.

1. a boat trip up the Thames

2. I have a few issues with Marc.

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3. His impatience shaded into anger.
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4. He felt fully in command of the
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5. He was attacked on two separate
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6. Many young people have an admirable
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7. They chopped at the bushes with their

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8. 'That's true,' said Joe slowly.

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9. David made a clumsy attempt to comfort 10. She mistook my meaning entirely.
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11. These interviews are fairly open-ended. 12. The village is well below sea level.
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13. Behind her cheerful facade, she's a

14. They issued us with free passes to the

really lonely person.

theatre.

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15. parental responsibility
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16. It could be months yet before they
know their fate.

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17. Disinfect the area thoroughly.
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18. The first watch is from now until
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19. his insistence that they discuss the
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20. a book to read for pleasure


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