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Rough, cough, though, through, thought, plough, thorough: in British English, ough makes at least seven sounds. Long ago, gh was a breathy sound, a bit like the ch in loch. It faded in some words and became an f in others. englishfun.co.uk/words/ough-wor… #Spelling #KS2 #EnglishLanguage

A tear in your eye, or a tear in your coat? Same spelling, different word: a homograph. Some sound different (a bow on a gift, a bow on a stage). Some sound the same (a cricket bat, a bat that flies). englishfun.co.uk/words/homograp… #Homographs #KS2 #EnglishLanguage

Does “i before e except after c” work? Only where ie or ei says “ee”, as in field and receive. Their, eight and science don’t break it: none has that sound. Seize and protein really do. englishfun.co.uk/words/i-before… #Spelling #KS2 #EnglishLanguage

Why is there a k in knight? It used to be said out loud. The b in debt never was: scholars added it to make the word look like Latin. englishfun.co.uk/words/silent-l…

Is a group of crows really a “murder”? The name dates from the 1400s, but scientists call it a flock. And “a parliament of owls” is modern, not medieval. englishfun.co.uk/words/collecti…

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Understanding determiners is crucial for mastering English! Our guide breaks it down simply and provides fun games to boost your child’s confidence. Read more: wix.to/80TSjn4 #Education #ChildrensLearning

Understanding Active vs. Passive Voice can elevate your writing! 🚀 Check out our latest guide to master both and boost SAT prep. Read the full post here: wix.to/YLZoMwn #Grammar #WritingSkills

Understanding modal verbs is crucial to mastering the English language! Our newest blog post breaks down these essential verbs for Year 5 students with practical activities. Check it out! wix.to/iGiN6d6 #ModalVerbs #Education #EnglishGrammar

Is your child struggling with their writing? Expanded noun phrases can turn plain ideas into vivid pictures! Check out our latest blog post for tips: wix.to/fiIqvlS #WritingWithChildren #EducationTips

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