Trigraphs: air, are, ear, ere

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What is a trigraph?

Back

A trigraph is a group of three letters that together make one sound.

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What sound does 'air' make?

Back

The trigraph 'air' makes the sound /ɛə/ as in 'air'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the trigraph 'are'.

Back

An example of a word with 'are' is 'care'.

Front

What sound does 'ear' make?

Back

The trigraph 'ear' makes the sound /ɪə/ as in 'ear'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the trigraph 'ere'.

Back

An example of a word with 'ere' is 'here'.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'fair'?

Back

'Fair' means just or equal, and it can also refer to a pleasant weather.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'bear'?

Back

'Bear' can mean to carry or support, and it is also a type of animal.

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What is the meaning of the word 'chair'?

Back

A 'chair' is a piece of furniture for sitting.

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What is the meaning of the word 'square'?

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A 'square' is a shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'pear'?

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A 'pear' is a type of fruit that is sweet and juicy.