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Spelling: -or-, -oor-, and -ore-

The “or”, “oor”, and “ore” spellings can sound the same but are used in different words. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils learn when to use each one.

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Fascinating Fact:

“Ore” used to appear in older English words that meant shiny or precious, like “ore” meaning rock with metal in it.

In KS2 English, pupils learn how words that sound the same can be spelled differently depending on their origin or meaning. The endings “or”, “oor”, and “ore” often share the same sound but are used in different contexts, such as door, for, and more.

Key Terms

Homophones: Words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings, like for, four, and fore.
Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a word that changes its meaning or form.
Phonics: The study of the sounds that letters and letter combinations make when spoken.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between “or”, “oor”, and “ore” words?

They all make a similar sound, but “or” is the most common ending, “oor” appears in some longer words like door, and “ore” is used in words such as more and before.

How can I remember which spelling to use?

Try grouping words by sound and pattern. Reading them aloud helps, as seeing and hearing them together makes the spellings easier to remember.

Why do English words have different spellings for the same sound?

English spelling comes from many languages, so different endings were borrowed and kept. This is why we have or, oor, and ore words with similar sounds.

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1 .

Someone who is outspoken can be described as ......

fourthright

forethright

forthright

foorthright

To be 'forthright' means to go 'straight forward', or to be direct.

2 .

A share of something.

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3 .

Knowledge which can be shared.

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4 .

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5 .

To love deeply.

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Adoor

Ador

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Playing word games such as Scrabble Junior will improve your spelling no end!

6 .

A practical lesson, or principle, taught by a story.

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7 .

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8 .

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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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