Applying the new 'oo' spellings, including 'ue', 'ui' and 'ou' | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Select the correct spelling to match the sentence. You must __________ your point with evidence

• proov

• pruve

• prove

Answer explanation

'Prove' is the correct spelling.

Match the 'oo' spelling to the letters it is commonly followed by.

• 'ue'

• often followed by a 'p'

• 'ui'

• can be followed by a number of letters, but likes the end

• 'ou'

• often followed by a 't', 'se' and 'ce'

Answer explanation

The 'ui' spelling is often followed by a 't', 'ce', or 'se' as in 'suit', 'juice' or 'cruise'. The 'ou' spelling is often followed by a 'p' as in 'soup' or 'group'. The 'ue' spelling likes to come at the end so is rarely followed by any letters.

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: I had to wear a smart soot to the event.

(a)  

Answer explanation

The 'ui' spelling is commonly found in the middle of a word and often followed by a 't'.

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: I walked down the scenic avenew.

(a)  

Answer explanation

The 'ue' spelling is most often found at the end of a word.

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. That is not trew!

(a)  

Answer explanation

The 'ue' spelling is most often found at the end of a word.