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Phonics Read-Along “Daily Living” Sentences – SET SIX
     

SKIP THE “GROWN-UP” STUFF AND GO STRAIGHT TO THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
   
   
    
For grown-ups: the link at the very top of this page will explain how the student will use this activity. The sentences below are “random-topic / daily living” kinds of subject matters. These range from at-home, to at-school, to at-work, to shopping, to pets, etc., etc.

The sentences often have “somewhat adult” words in them (in black-colored font), because one of the purposes of this activity is to help to build ORAL vocabulary for children. But there is no expectation that your early-learning readers would be able to READ the black words.

The red words, however, are intentionally placed as written “teaching words.” We DO want the students to learn to read these written red words. The fancy term for what we are doing is “building an explicit, systematic phonics scope and sequence.” In layperson terms, we are exposing students to phonics-learning in a logical order, suggesting that the word “phonics” can be described in a more user-friendly way as “letter-sound-matching.” Ex: EA sounds like letter-name (“long-vowel”) E in “meat.” EA sounds like “short-vowel” E in “bread.” And EA sounds like letter-name (“long-vowel”) A in “steak.” It is the massive variation of so many “spelling patterns that offer multiple sounds” that makes learning to read the written English language so challenging for so many of our nation’s students.

Thus, we want to move from the “simplest-to-understand” letter-sound matches to the more complex ones, in a very gradual fashion. You will see our descriptions starting with Lesson 1 as often using “V” and “C.” “V” is for “vowel,” and “C” is for “consonant.” “VC” means that it’s a 2-letter “vowel-consonant” word. “CCVCC” means that it’s a 5-letter “consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant” word. Etc.

Also, we will NOT introduce a letter-sound match until it “gets its own specific focus time.” Example: when we get to covering in Lesson 24 the “long-U –> consonant –> silent-E pattern,” we WILL have words like “mule,” “cute,” “fume.” But we will NOT offer up the word “huge” at this point, because we have not yet taught that “G” sometimes sounds like “J,” as in the words “gem,” “giant,” “fudge,” etc. We’ll cover “huge” later, in Lesson 47 about “soft-G” (G sounding like J).

Finally, we plan to build written vocabulary with the red words in as “simple” a fashion as we can, and you will notice that it will be quite some time before the student ever encounters even a 2-syllable red word. For as long as we can, we will concentrate on making the red words ONLY 2,3,4, & 5-letter SINGLE syllable words.

A printable pdf of the red-teaching-words can be accessed here: (TBD)

Our ultimate objective is to make this AOCR phonics-learning activity the most powerful and comprehensive resource ever created for building letter-sound-identification mastery, thus becoming THE place where all American children go to “learn their phonics.” And our intention is to comprehensively cover — from a probability perspective of what letter-sound oddities one is likely to be hit with over one’s entire reading life — 99.5% of anything that one would ever encounter. It will all be right here, free to the world, in one convenient, easy-to-use digital portal. It’s right here to “work every child’s brain” with what s/he individually needs in terms of differentiated practice and repetition. It’s right here to allow each teacher to bring it to every child’s brain, without the teacher needing to be a linguistic expert, nor being expected to memorize all of this crazy stuff!

(You may ask why we have “set one,” “set two,” etc. Frankly, each “set” hits a point within our WordPress software where we have loaded so much information that things start to bog down. Thanks for being patient with us regarding this minor inconvenience.)
   

STUDENTS, START YOUR ENGINES HERE:  
     

Click here to go straight to Activity 66) 5-LETTER WORDS WITH C – C – LONG VOWEL – C – SILENT E Spellings
    

Click here to go straight to Activity 67) THE SOUND OF “ING”

Click here to go straight to Activity 68) LETTER-Y END OF WORD MAKING LONG-E SOUND, VERSION ONE
     

Click here to go straight to Activity 69) LETTER-Y END OF WORD MAKING LONG-E SOUND, VERSION TWO
   

Click here to go straight to Activity 70) LETTER-Y END OF WORD MAKING LONG-E SOUND, VERSION THREE
    

Click here to go straight to Activity 71) LETTER-U CAN SOUND LIKE CONSONANT-W
    
Click here to go straight to Activity 72) LETTERS-P & H AND LETTERS-G & H ARE COMBINED TOGETHER TO MAKE THE CONSONANT-F SOUND
     
Click here to go straight to Activity 73) THE “AIR” SOUND AND ITS MANY SPELLINGS
     
Click here to go straight to Activity 74) THE “OY” SOUND AND ITS THREE SPELLINGS
    
Click here to go straight to Activity 75) THE “OU” SOUND AND ITS FIVE SPELLINGS

ACTIVITY 66) 5-LETTER WORDS WITH C – C – LONG VOWEL – C – SILENT E SPELLINGS:

           
Long-A:
    

This knife blade is too dull.

Don’t blame me; I didn’t do it!

This bonfire will blaze away for hours.

Brace yourself; the water in the pool is freezing!

Hit the brake gently when you are driving on ice.

Watch how the blacksmith will braze the metal.

Be careful to not chafe your brand new leather shoes on these rocks.

Though it’s counterintuitive, our cat will actually chase our dog.

They need a crane to get a piano up through a window in that highrise apartment.

We need to crate these things up to put them into long-term storage.

I really crave something chocolate right now.

Let me show you this dance step that is now all the craze.

Did you know that you call a male duck a drake?

Sir Francis Drake sailed all the way around the globe in one single expedition.

It’s going to freeze tonight, so I need to drape the blooming flowers with bedsheets.

One of my friends is often a flake, and shows up way late for almost everything.

The campground rules are clear; before you retire for the night, you have to put out any flame from a campfire.

That photo will look great in this picture frame.

Peep through the trees and you’ll see five deer in a nearby glade.

I’m going to pour a tasty lemon glaze over the pound cake.

Jim, will you please say grace before we start to eat our dinner?

Grace Kelly was a beautiful and talented actress who married Prince Rainier of Monaco.

I hope that I get a good grade on  my book report.

I think I’ll have some grape juice with breakfast this morning.

Arrange this firewood on the grate in the fireplace.

With a grave look on his face, our hero said, “Guys, I think we’re in big trouble.”

Lead the sheep to graze in the north pasture today.

That clever knave swindles people out of their money all the time.

This looks like a perfect place to set up our picnic.

I see only one empty seat on the plane.

Mom, I ate every bite on my plate!

I gained weight on our vacation, and I’m scared to get on the scale.

This shaft of the bird’s feather is called the “scape.”

We’ve been walking for an hour; can we take a break over in the shade?

Shake the orange juice before you pour it.

Shale is characterized by its tendency to split into thin layers less than one centimeter in thickness.

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me!

I think you call that shape a “rhomboid.”

Honey, you need to shave before we go to the party.

I’d like to learn how to ice skate.

Boss, we have three good candidates on the slate to interview for the open job.

When Mom gets in her spring-cleaning mode, she works me like a slave!

An unhealthy, ugly smaze hung over the city skyline.

I’m not getting near that snake; it might be poisonous.

I think there’s enough space on this stage to set up all of our musical equipment.

In that last card game, you dealt me only one spade for my hand.

The defendant threw out a spate of angry words as the prosecutor tightened the noose to prove him guilty.

The actress approached the stage to receive her Oscar award.

Let’s stake out the boundaries for where we want to build our garden.

Gross, this stale milk has a vile odor to it!

What U.S. state were you born in?

Let’s stave this barrel to taste the wine and see how it’s aging.

As we looked at the swale from our position on the hilltop, a peaceful mist was covering it.

I think that we can trace the criminal’s whereabouts based on the texts that we’ve captured from his phone.

Do you want to trade a half of your sandwich for a half of mine?

I think that our heating and air conditioning system was manufactured by Trane.

Our boat couldn’t have been further than twenty feet from a whale today.

         
Long-E:
     

In Greek mythology, the “Minotaur” was a fabulous monster of Crete that had the body of a man and the head of a bull.

In Great Britain, “glebe land” is the cultivable land owned by a parish church.

In U.S. military academies, in your freshman year, you’re called a “plebe.”

We’ve got a gorgeous scene looking out of our hotel window.

Mr. Andersson is a Swede who has become a U.S. citizen.

The theme of this story is that trying to get revenge can backfire on you.

Let’s set up these chairs and tables for the church potluck dinner.

     
Long-I:
   

You can get arrested for trying to bribe a police officer.

Doesn’t the bride look just gorgeous?

I’m going to soak the turkey in brine overnight.

Mom and Dad are going to chide me for getting this lousy report card.

Class, feel free to chime in if you know the answer to this question.

Some chopped chive would be the perfect finish to this salad.

Mrs. Cline is driving the carpool to school this week.

That crime will probably land him five years in jail.

It’s not pretty to watch a goose glide in for a landing.

Dad has grime all over his hands from changing the oil in the car.

Don’t gripe about what I’ve served you, and eat your dinner.

Mr. Kline has gotten a big promotion and is going to move to New York City.

Put this butter knife on the table, please.

The price is too high on this model; we need to find a less expensive one.

She was filled with pride as her daughter accepted the award.

That athlete is in the prime of her career, and she’s setting all kinds of new records.

Granny won first prize in the state fair for her amazing carrot cake.

I need to shine my dress shoes.

I’d love a slice of peach pie, please.

My grandpa, an engineer, showed me how to use a slide rule.

At our sleepover last night, Sue’s mom let us make slime!

The photographer said, “Say ‘cheese’ and give me a big smile!”

I was afraid that the bear would smite me to the ground, but he turned away and left me alone.

Our teacher said, “Bobby, you need to keep your snide comments to yourself.”

I don’t appreciate it when you snipe at my work behind my back.

I haven’t baked a spice cake in a number of years.

Because of supply chain issues, prices will shortly spike up.

Scoliosis is an issue with one’s spine.

In spite of the team’s hard work, they just couldn’t beat the Panthers.

This stile will help to keep the cattle from getting loose.

Hogs, pigs, and wild boar are, as a group, called “swine.”

Just swipe your credit card right here.

“To thine own self be true” is a line from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.

There was a noisy tribe of third-graders at the park today.

I’ll be done with my makeup in a trice, and then we can go.

If you see tripe on the menu, I just want you to know that it’s stomach meat from a cow.

The valedictorian’s speech was trite and went on way too long.

I’ve reminded you twice to finish this chore.

Tie this bag up tightly using this twine.

While you were away, we raked the yard.

I said to my little brother, “If you whine on and on like that, it will just backfire on you!”

I hope that we have a white Christmas this year.

I’m going to write a long thank-you note to Gran for my birthday presents.

    
Long-I “rolls into” the “ER” sound:
   

The cock crowed, and it was the start of a beautiful day in the peaceful shire.

Bells rang out loudly from the church spire.

     
Long-O:
   

My British friend asked, “Who is that bloke over there on the stairs?”

I broke a wine glass while washing the dishes in the sink.

Don’t you hate it if you choke on a fish bone?

I chose to take a day off of my exercise routine this week.

I’m going to make a clone of our software as a backup.

Close the dryer door so that the cat doesn’t jump in there.

These mulling spices have a wonderful smell of clove to them.

Dad got a cool new drone camera that he’s learning how to use.

We drove ten hours to get to our vacation destination.

The deer froze when it heard our footsteps in the leaves.

Our teacher showed us where Egypt is on the class’s globe.

We have a little statue of a gnome in our garden.

When the electricity went off, I had to grope for a flashlight in our bedroom.

I saw the mockingbird fly into that grove of trees.

NASA sent a probe to explore the clouds of Jupiter.

Mom is prone to prefer lemon rather than cream in her tea.

Today we’re going to read some poetry, rather than prose, for a change.

This is a delicious blueberry scone.

Doing that kind of work in the project is not in the scope of our budget.

The sun shone on the turtles basking on the logs.

That slope is way too steep for a beginner to ski down.

A wisp of smoke came out of the cottage’s chimney.

She smote the purse snatcher on his head with her umbrella.

Nana’s getting out the Spode Christmas china for the holiday season.

I spoke to the boss this morning about your concerns.

I’ll stoke the fire and put another log on for good measure.

The thief stole lots of valuable jewels before he was finally caught.

Let’s see if you can skip this stone on top of the pond.

Be careful, because the top of the stove is still very hot.

Those children are amazing readers for their young age.

The author relies on our knowledge of the “haunted house” trope to set the scene.

The tomb raider found a treasure-trove of jewels in the pharaoh’s tomb.

Can I have skim milk rather than whole milk?

I wrote a short letter to Santa Claus saying that all I wanted this year was world peace.

       
Long-O “rolls into” the “ER” sound:
   

Finally, I have only one brief chore left to complete.

Can you update me on the current score of the game?

We walked along the shore looking for pretty seashells.

I heard Dad snore for a while during his nap.

Can you stop at the store on your way home and get some eggs and milk?

I swore to my friends that I thought I’d seen a ghost!

        
Long-U:
     

A powerful spume of water came up from the geyser.

    
   
*** Important note: this is the first point in our phonics-learning journey where we will be introducing 2-syllable red teaching words ***  
     
   

ACTIVITY 67) THE SOUND OF “ING”:

     
1-syllable words:

I hear a ding-a-ling; is that the phone ringing?

Don’t you love the play “The King And I?”

In 2009, Laura Ling and fellow journalist Euna Lee were detained in North Korea after they started filming refugees from North Korea.

We saw a Ming vase at the museum that they say is virtually priceless.

Our parents got us a ping pong table for Christmas!

My sister showed me her beautiful engagement ring.

Our special guest will now sing the National Anthem.

I heard the ting of a triangle coming from the percussion section of the orchestra.

This poor bird looks like it has injured its wing.

I bet that the pitcher will zing a fast-ball at the batter.

Can you believe all the ostentatious bling that Mrs. Philips wore to the opera?

I’ll bring chips and dip to the party.

It’s not unusual for a toddler to cling to a parent when entering a new environment.

I’ll fling the Frisbee into the air, and my dog will catch it in his mouth.

The doctor cradled my sprained arm in a sling.

Look at how my bee sting has swollen up.

Swing the bat as hard as you can when I pitch the ball to you.

I know one thing about her; she can drive a golf ball almost 300 yards!

Please wring out this rag and put it on the deck to dry out.

    
   
2-syllable words, using some of the above “ING” words, and adding “ING” to make a different verb tense:
     

Is that dinging sound an alarm going off?

I’m pinging this person on LinkedIn, and I hope that she will respond back to me.

After the cannon went off, the soldier had a ringing sound in his ears.

Hurray, the performer is singing my favorite song.

I love the peaceful tinging sound of wind chimes.

I think she’s just winging her speech, because she’s going from one random topic to another.

I can see in my rearview mirror that a car is going to be zinging past us at a crazy speed.

Will you be bringing your laptop on the trip?

All of this blasted cat hair is clinging to my sweater.

I’ll be flinging ice water on you if you don’t stop talking politics!

Kids, in this game, we’ll be slinging Nerf balls back and forth.

I told the doc that I had a stinging feeling from my pulled muscle.

I’ll be swinging by your house in about ten minutes to pick up Sandy.

I told my buddy, “I’ll be wringing your neck if you tell anyone my secret!”

     
More 2-syllable “ING” words:
    

The two candidates are vying for the voters’ attention.

I’m going upstairs to get a sweater.

I think that the elderly lady over there is aging very gracefully.

I’m using a new technique to throw a curveball that the coach taught me.

Look at how that baby is aping all of my facial gestures.

I’m tying these balloons to a rail so that they don’t blow away.

I hate owing money to someone else, so I pay my debts off quickly.

I know you’re lying to me; there’s no such thing as ghosts!

The icing on this cake is scrumptious.

I’m dying to see the sequel to this movie.

I wonder if any human being has ever seen an alien.

I’m aiming to finish this project up by the end of next week.

I’m eating my lunch later than normal today.

You’re rowing the boat too close to that log that the gator is perched on!

My parents are buying an old house to renovate it.

The Jeffersons flew to Colorado on a skiing trip.

I’ve been trying to tell you that he’s not trustworthy!

I’m sorry that Grandpa is ailing from a nasty sinus infection.

The clothes in the dryer will have finished drying in about ten minutes.

I’m taking my girlfriend to see that new romance movie that she wants to see.

This restaurant is expensive; I’m not paying that much for a steak!

This movie should be ending in about five minutes.

I think that the government is taxing us too much.

She was saying to me how much she enjoyed your performance last night.

Dad said he’d be out mowing the lawn for the next hour or so.

We watched a really close boxing match on TV yesterday.

I’m just asking you to finish your homework before you go out to play.

Mom, what are you crying about?

We got a grand slam in the final inning and won the game.

My little brother is spying on us from those bushes.

The submarine captain asked, “What are you seeing through the periscope?

Mom’s frying chicken for dinner!

We’re now doing our banking at First National.

Farmer Smith is back in the barn milking the cows.

The drivers are revving up their engines here at the Daytona 500.

Our daughter was beaming as she accepted her gold medal.

Lots of sailing vessels were damaged in the hurricane.

I keep failing to get that piano chord right in this tune.

If you’re ready and willing, let’s try this mile-long zipline!

Did you hear that there was a bombing in the subway?

I’ll be dusting off the tables for the next few minutes.

Did you know that you look completely guilty when you’re not telling the truth?

Tom is venting his emotions about missing that tackle and letting that guy get a touchdown.

I am most comfortable when sitting in our rocking chair.

I’ll be mailing this package while running my afternoon errands.

Mommy, tell Leslie to stop mocking the way that I laugh.

The wind is blowing quite fiercely today.

The Senator is backing the Congresswoman in her bid for reelection.

Our class is going to have a bowling party this Saturday.

There were a gazillion people milling about at the mall this morning.

Pam, please fetch my rolling pin so that I can make the pie crust.

Hold on to this railing as you head down this steep staircase.

The Daltons, who live down the street, are selling their house.

I’m feeling so much better now that I’m over my bad cold.

Have you ever heard the old song, “Oh, My Darling Clementine?”

Dad hit his thumb with a hammer and he’s cussing up a storm!

I wish that stubborn old mule would stop his loud braying.

Mom, there’s a big spider on the ceiling!

I’ll be renting an apartment near the college library.

We’ll be docking the boat behind that fishing trawler.

I need to call their billing department, because I think they charged us too much.

Have you been reading about this awful scandal that the Governor’s gotten himself into?

I’d like to put a muzzle on the neighbor’s dog so that it would stop barking.

Put that cigarette out now; didn’t you see the “no smoking” sign that’s right in front of you?

I’ve been dealing with a most annoying computer programmer at work.

My friend was charged with reckless driving, and his wife is bailing him out of jail.

My cat always starts to purr when I’m combing her hair.

That company is dumping pollution into the river.

Dad is dunking his Oreo cookies into a glass of milk.

Mom’s upstairs curling her hair.

That squirrel is darting about looking for where it stored its winter acorns.

Senator Goodrich has decided that he’s running for Governor.

I’ve been mulling over what you said to me, and I think that I actually agree with you!

For Grown-Ups: the next three phonics activities deal with the Letter-Y making the Long-E sound.

Activity 68 will have the Letter-Y “by itself” as the second syllable (making the Long-E sound), and the first syllable will be a correctly spelled “root” word that you would have been exposed to in AOCR’s prior phonics activities. The root word’s meaning could “extend” to the addition of the Letter-Y. A good example is “dorky.” “Dork” means a person who’s somewhat goofy. “Dorky” means showing behaviors that a dork would show. But it could be that the root word’s meaning has nothing to do with the word with the added Y. How about “corny?” “Corn” is a great tasting veggie. But “corny” means a joke that’s pretty silly, and it has nothing in its meaning related to the veggie “corn.” Or it could even go both ways! “Fishy” could mean that you walk into a place that smells “fishy” (like a fish smell), because fish is being cooked there. But “fishy” can also mean “doesn’t feel right; something bad is going on.” The bottom line is this: your eye will recognize the root word in front of the Letter-Y’s pronunciation because you’ve seen those root words enough times before.

Activity 69 will also have a root word that you recognize as the first syllable, but for no explainable reason, the Letter-Y wasn’t attached as a 2nd syllable by-itself. Instead, the last letter of the root word was doubled, and it’s silent. Good examples are “funny,” “daddy,” “foggy,” and “yummy” (instead of “funy,” “dady,” “fogy,” and “yumy”).

Activity 70 will cover all other versions where the letter Y is not by-itself as the 2nd-syllable, where the 1st syllable may or may not be a root word. Examples where it IS a root word: “aptly,” “dryly,” “dimly.” But there are examples where most of — but not all of — the root word letters appear: “icy,” “bony,” “edgy,” “dodgy.” And then, finally, there are words where there’s no recognition of any part of a root word in the 1st-syllable: “sissy,” “fifty,” “empty,” “navy.”

ACTIVITY 68) LETTER-Y MAKES THE LONG-E SOUND, LETTER-Y BY ITSELF AS 2ND-SYLLABLE, 1ST-SYLLABLE A ROOT WORD:
      

My best friend Addy just got contact lenses.

That wrestler’s body is very muscular.

I’ll print a copy of this so that you can read it tonight.

The alien has an orby body with tentacles.

I’d like you to meet my friend Paty, who is from Mexico.

It’s a pity that Leslie couldn’t make this great party.

Dorothy said, “Oh, Aunty Em, I’m so glad to be back in Kansas!”

Let’s bandy about some ideas on how to fix this problem.

What do you think about this barky looking furniture for the patio?

The mad scientist’s beady eyes are what made him look so frightening.

The poor professor has this gigantic, beaky nose.

It’s rained for seven days straight; tomorrow we finally get some beamy sunlight!

My old college roommate has gotten quite beefy over the last twenty years.

The poorly cleaned pub had a stale, beery smell to it.

Santa’s belly wiggled up and down as he yelled, “Ho! Ho! Ho!”     
    

The squirrel jumped from bendy branch to branch, until one snapped in half, and it fell to the ground.

Who won, the Troll, or the Three Billy Goats Gruff?

It was such a blowy day that my hat just wouldn’t stay on.

Mom, Janet is so bossy that she says I have to do everything her way!

I love the old TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

This sweater is so bulky that it feels like I’m wearing a heavy coat.

This dirt road is a mess, so get ready for a bumpy drive.

Walking through this brush is going to hurt, since lots of these plants are burry.

The defendant gave a cagey answer to the prosecutor’s question.

This casserole is too cakey; I should cut the flour in half next time.

This old vaudeville movie is too campy for my taste.

It burns with smoke and soot, and leaves a residuum of a coaly substance.

The opponent’s quarterback is really cocky, so we need to tackle him a bunch of times today.

This wine is spoiled and has a corky smell to it.

Corky Laing was the drummer for the rock group “Mountain.”

Dad, don’t embarrass us tonight by telling your corny jokes.

The beach at Coney Island was packed like a sardine can today.

This brand of cottage cheese is more curdy than what I usually buy.

Look at how curly that little girl’s hair is!

Wow, your new kitten is such a cutey!

I love how your mom calls each of our kids “deary.”

The tense situation between these two countries has become quite dicey.

My little brother, Dicky, just lost his first tooth.

The sauce for the fish has a very dilly flavor.

Your baseball swing is too dinky to hit the ball very far; try swinging harder.

Your hands are filthy dirty, so please go wash them.

In this interview, this actress is really dishy about other Hollywood actresses.

Mommy, help me button the dress on my new dolly.

Dolly Parton is clearly one of the greatest country singers in history.

Dopey, in Snow White, has HUGE ears.

Henry, this note from your teacher said that you acted dopey on the field trip today.

The bully in our class is picking on the poor dorky new kid.

Lately, things going on in my life have been ducky.

I’ve been feeling dully lately; I need some excitement in my life.

I’m tired of looking dumpy, so I’m going to diet and start a fitness program.

The black clouds made it look dusky outside, even though it was noon.

Driving on this dirt road is going to get our car all dusty.

I need to get to work early in the morning to prep for a meeting.

There is lots of ferny undergrowth in this rainforest.

I think that this filly has the potential to win the Kentucky Derby.

I don’t think that you rinsed the soap off of this glass very well; it looks filmy.

There’s something fishy going on with the high-level managers at work, like maybe they’re trying to sell the company.

This can of soda pop isn’t as fizzy as it should be.

I like this brand of shaving cream because it’s really foamy.

My aunt, who lives in the South, has a really folky sense of humor.

Snakes’ forky tongues creep me out.

Dad will be forty on his next birthday.

Now that is some really funky music to dance to!

The baby’s been quite fussy today, and I think that she has a stomach bug.

This texture has a very fuzzy feel to it.

This venison roast is going to have a more gamey taste than roast beef.

Good choice for an outfit to wear; it makes you look less geeky than most of your clothes.

Don’t you dare go into that pond; it looks all germy.

Well, hey there girly, I haven’t seen you in forever.

A dangerous flash flood cascaded through the gully.

He took a gulpy swig of his soda pop and then let out a loud belch.

We turned some gunky goo into slime in science class today.

She got all gushy when she opened the number one birthday present that she’d asked for.

The wind is really gusty today.

I’m not very handy at fixing mechanical types of problems.

Grandma got a hanky from her purse to wipe away her tears.

This hardy plant will have no problem surviving a cold winter.

In this story, the main character is a harpy who makes everyone’s life around her miserable.

The crisp breeze coming at the sailing ship made us all feel heady.

Since I’ve lost so much weight, I don’t have to buy my clothes in “hefty” sizes any more.

The salad that I fixed is herby, with lots of thyme, rosemary, and oregano.

The next few miles on this route are going to be very hilly.

Mom’s going to have a hissy-fit when she sees my bad report card.

That old dog’s fur on her snout has a hoary color to it.

Now that all the furniture’s been moved into our new house, our abode has a homey feel to it.

Now don’t get all huffy and be a sore loser if I beat you at this chess game.

That hulky boy is not very fleet of foot.

Things in my life are pretty hunky-dory right now!

There was a huge hurly–burly in the cafeteria today when one kid started throwing food.

I think that your Siberian husky is a beautiful dog.

I got all itchy by touching the insulation fiber in the attic.

My friend Jacky had a fender-bender this morning, but she’s okay.

I love the jazzy tune that they’re playing in the background.

I think I’ll have some cherry jelly on my toast.

I don’t like beef jerky; I think it’s too salty.

I’ll have this spill cleaned up in a jiffy.

The captain of the plane warned us that we’d be having a jolty ride to our destination.

My sister is all jumpy at any little sound because that horror movie scared her so much.

Honey, I’m going to finally spend the weekend cleaning out our junky garage.

In Scottish legends, a Kelpy is a water spirit, usually having the form of a horse, that causes drownings or warns those in danger of drowning.

Isn’t that a wonderfully kicky tune?

My kinky hair drives me nuts, and I can’t get it to look the way I want it to.

Mom, Dad, stop being so kissy-kissy!

That lanky kid would be good at basketball if he’d build some more muscles.

This lardy pastry must have a ton of calories.

Our two kittens are having larky fun with each other today.

That leafy tree will provide good shade in the hot sun.

We need to call in a plumber to fix the leaky toilet upstairs.

Timothy Leary was controversial for his support of using psychedelic drugs.

I’d be very leery of that guy’s financial advice.

The next batter up is a lefty.

These socks came out of the dryer all linty.

This loamy soil would be good to plant grape vines in.

This judge has lofty ambitions to one day be on the Supreme Court.

I’m a lucky mom to have such wonderful children!

These are unusually lumpy mashed potatoes.

The pirate captain yelled to his second in command, “Ahoy matey!”

That poor kid has a mealy complexion.

Mom, Susie is being a meany, and she won’t share our toys.

Our pastor preached a very meaty sermon today.

Our manager finds himself in a messy situation with his own boss.

Miley Cyrus is my favorite country music artist.

Where we’ll camp there are no city lights, and you’ll really be able to see the Milky Way!

This toothpaste has a strong minty flavor.

Grandma calls my sister “little missy.”

It’s getting misty, so I need to turn on the windshield wipers.

I’m going to throw out this moldy cheese.

Why is your brother in such a mopey mood?

Look at all of these pretty, mossy stones.

This mothy wool suit is probably beyond repair.

I’m not going swimming in that mucky pond!

Scooby-Doo walked into the murky (or mirky) cemetery frightened to death.

This men’s cologne has a musky scent.

As they descended into the cellar, their nostrils were hit with a strong musty smell.

Our church operates a food pantry to help needy families.

My friend Nelly is a good piano player.

Yeah, that kid is nerdy, but she’s super smart!

Stop being nosey; that’s just none of your business.

I had a good time at Edie’s birthday party.

That farm’s owner told me that they have really peaty soil.

Our sorority president has a really perky personality.

The horseflies at the beach this morning were really pesty.

Our toddler is really picky about what he will eat.

When I returned the volleyball, the ball jammed my right pinky.

This essayist’s writings are often quite pithy.

You’re being too pokey, and you need to catch up with the rest of us.

One of my favorite cartoon characters is Porky Pig.

Those puffy clouds look like a rabbit to me.

When you get some orange juice at the store, get the pulpy kind.

There are some cracks in the grout around the tub that I need to putty up.

It’s too rainy to even think about playing a round of golf today.

My older brother Randy is a percussionist in a great rock band.

In a raspy voice, the witch said to Hansel and Gretel, “Come into my house, children!”

It’s time for you to get ready for bed.

The duck hunters settled down next to a reedy marsh.

We went snorkeling in a reefy bay.

The restaurant had a reeky smell, and we walked out as fast as we walked in!

My Grandpa retired a year ago, and he’s living the life of Riley.

I appreciate your creative suggestion, but I think that it’s too risky to try.

We’re going to stay at a ritzy resort on our honeymoon.

Look at how rocky that coastline is.

Mom’s favorite childhood cartoon was Rocky and Bullwinkle.

That kitten is kind of runty, but it’s still adorable.

Don’t go there barefooted; there are a bunch of rusty nails on the ground.

I’m ready to sunbathe on a sandy beach!

My friend Sandy just got engaged to be married.

You know, that child is just too sassy for my likes, and she needs to learn better manners.

There was a murder last night in that seamy nightclub on Oak Street.

Whenever Mr. Greene comes out of his house, he always looks seedy.

This seepy ground is going to be a breeding place for mosquitos.

Mrs. Peters was wearing some really showy jewelry at the party.

Make some soapy water in this bucket so that we can wash the dog.

When it comes to disciplining us, Gran is a real softy.

I have to go up to my room to study for tomorrow’s test.

Les got all sulky when he found out that he wasn’t old enough to go to that movie.

Because of the tropical storm out at sea, the beach was quite surfy.

I can’t believe that she wore that; her outfit was totally tacky.

This sweet and sour sauce is really tangy.

This pomegranate juice is too tarty for my tastes.

Mom gets all teary every time she goes to a wedding.

A teeny baby mouse skittered across the floor.

Are there any good shows on the telly tonight?

Mom had a hard day at work, so she’s really testy right now.

The boss seems oblivious to the fact that Brent is just a little brown-nosing toady.

I wish that I didn’t have such veiny skin.

The illustrator portrayed the witch as having a warty face.

That’s kind of a waspy looking bug; I wonder what it is.

Stop being so wishy-washy and make your mind up.

I need to go work in the garden because it’s gotten way too weedy.

Mom got all weepy at the end of that romance movie.

The new kid’s nickname is “Willy.”

I love reading the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books.

Today’s the kind of windy day that’s good for flying a kite.

This sauce has a winey (or “winy”) smell to it.

Her hair was wispy as the light breeze massaged her head.

This wonky chair has an uneven leg.

The first draft of your book report is good, but see if you can make it a bit less wordy.

Gross, this is a wormy apple!

I like my fried eggs fully cooked, not yolky.

I’ve tried kim chi, and I think it tastes yucky.

I’ve made a zesty salad dressing for tonight’s dinner.

ACTIVITY 69) LETTER-Y MAKES THE LONG-E SOUND, LETTER-Y BY ITSELF AS 2ND-SYLLABLE, 1ST-SYLLABLE A ROOT WORD, BUT LAST LETTER OF ROOT WORD DOUBLED AS A SILENT LETTER:
      

My Uncle Eddy loves to go trout fishing.

I’m a bit iffy on whether I can make it to your party.

The nasty character in this TV show is a real baddy!

I’m more comfortable when I wear baggy pants.

Mom went batty when the cat brought a live chipmunk into the house.

My friend Benny got a new aluminum baseball bat.

A cute biddy hatched from the hen’s egg.

The Canadian said, “I have to run to the biffy after drinking so much coffee this morning.”

Uncle Bobby is tall enough to slam dunk a basketball.

I wonder if cranberries could grow in this boggy marsh.

My best buddy lives down the street from me.

It was tragic that the singer Buddy Holly died way too young in a plane crash.

During our vacation, I got to ride on a horse and buggy.

Look, there’s a frisky little bunny in our back yard.

Let’s hail a cabby to drive us back to our hotel.

My caddy gave me good advice on the golf course today.

Jesus gave a canny reply to the Pharisees, who were trying to trap him into saying something that would get him in trouble.

All of the girls in that little clique are catty.

You’ll find cubby storage at the back of the classroom.

This is quite a spicy curry that I ordered.

My mommy and daddy took me out for ice cream.

Those two are dippy in love with each other.

How much is that doggy in the window?

My Aunt Dotty drives a red sports car.

Those girls are quite faddy about keeping up with the latest fashion craze.

That cute pig is quite a fatty.

While snorkeling, we saw many finny shapes darting around the coral reef.

We hiked for two hours through scenic firry hills.

It’s almost too foggy to even think about driving right now.

Dad, can you tell us a funny joke?

This story is about a nutty squirrel and his wacky furry friends.

All of the ladies in our book group were quite gabby today.

Gabby Hayes was the actor who played the comic sidekick with Hopalong Cassidy and Roy Rogers.

Who wants to eat this last gummy bear?

This sack is made from gunny material.

Did you know that the “formal” name for a guppy is a “topminnow?”

Oddly, this veggie burger has a hammy taste to it.

Grandad talks about how when he was twenty in the late 1960s, he was a hippy.

Mom’s new hobby is to fly a drone with a camera on it.

This beer has a hoppy flavor, as opposed to tasting malty.

Mrs. Greene’s hubby is a drummer in a blues band.

Don’t scrape yourself on these jaggy rocks’ edges.

Oh, I want one of those jammy doughnuts!

My sister Jenny is learning to make her own dresses.

They built that jetty to help protect the harbor.

Uncle Jimmy is trying to grow a handlebar mustache.

That little kiddy is having so much fun on the jungle gym.

Our kitty learned quickly how to use the litter box.

The teacher sent the student to the principal for being lippy with her.

Let’s meet in the hotel lobby at 6:00 PM.

My mommy sings me a lullaby each night before I go to sleep.

Make sure that you take off those muddy shoes before you step foot in the house.

I’ll be sweating a lot on a hot, muggy day like this.

I saw a scary horror movie called “The Curse of the Mummy.”

I noticed that my friend Tom’s mom is kind of naggy with him all the time.

Wear a jacket, because it’s nippy outside today.

I want a nutty flavored coffee creamer like hazelnut.

On our trip to Asia, I saw rice paddy after rice paddy.

That is one thick hamburger patty!

Our Aunt Patty moonlights as an Uber driver.

It’s hard to find anything that costs just a penny.

Our boss is in a peppy mood today because our sales are way up.

Kids, this thing you’re arguing about is just ridiculously petty.

My piggy bank is almost full of coins.

I think that a bright coral poppy is the prettiest of flowers.

Mom, I REALLY need to go to the potty!

My cousin is good with words, and he’s always quite punny.

We got a new golden retriever puppy!

After we move into our new house, we’re going to get rid of the ratty tool shed out back.

My favorite card game is gin rummy.

I’ve had a runny nose for days, and I’m tired of it.

This rutty dirt road will knock the tires out of alignment, I expect.

Since I’ve lost lots of weight, all my clothes are now saggy on me.

Please Sis, don’t drag me to some sappy romance movie.

That football jock has come a long way; as a little kid, he was kind of a sissy.

This soft, soddy ground would be good to ride horses on.

Gramps always calls me “sonny boy.”

It’s totally soppy outside, as it’s rained hard for three straight days.

The weather forecast says that it’s going to me mostly sunny today.

That orange tabby over there is our cat.

I like to sleep with my teddy bear.

Teddy Roosevelt was a popular U.S. president.

This percussion instrument has a somewhat tinny sound.

The toddler pulled herself up on her tippy-toes.

Tommy lives a block away from where we live.

I was a tubby little kid, but I had a huge growth spurt when I was twelve.

The two comedians engaged in a witty tete-a-tete.

I wish that our next door neighbor’s yappy dog would shut up!

The band played a zippy punk rock song.

ACTIVITY 70) LETTER-Y MAKES THE LONG-E SOUND AT THE END OF A WORD — ALL OTHER TYPES:

Sorry, I don’t have any one-dollar bills in my wallet.

Drive carefully, because the roads are icy.

My skin really breaks out if I touch poison ivy.

She ably won her tennis match over her opponent.

My body felt achy when I got the flu bug.

A nickname for an “alcoholic” is an “alky.”

They named their new baby girl Annabelle.

A bevy of birds flew over us, heading south.

My grandpa used to call an evil spirit in a horror movie a “bogy.”

If we give our dog a bone, he will bury it in the back yard.

This afternoon, Mom was as busy as a beaver.

My boss is a cagy negotiator.

In this recipe, the bread, when done, has a caky consistency.

The South American cavy is from the rodent family.

The largest city that I’ve ever been to is Dallas, Texas.

Don’t forget to invite Cory to your birthday party.

Mom’s sitting by a cozy fire and reading a mystery novel.

Uncle Davy is allergic to bee stings.

It was dopy of him to lock himself out of his house.

My favorite character in Disney’s “Finding Nemo” is Dory.

I’m still dozy, and I wish I didn’t have to get up to go to school.

After practicing for about a week, I now find riding a bike to be easy.

Monica is edgy, waiting to find out what grade she got on the test.

I envy her long natural blond hair.

I want to warn you that this roast venison might have a gamy taste.

The round goby can displace native fish from prime habitat and spawning areas.

That horror movie was too gory for my tastes.

It is very hazy downtown today.

Holy cow, look at the size of that crocodile sun-bathing on that log!

Holy-moly, did you see that lightning flash!?

Don’t just sit idly by; come help us get this work done.

We’ve got great seats at the track to watch the Indy 500.

How can something as itsy–bitsy as a chigger make you itch so much?

Joey got a dollar from the tooth fairy.

A very young kangaroo is called a “joey.”

Dad’s in an oddly joky mood tonight.

I want to wear a lacy gown to the prom.

That lady handed the store clerk a hundred dollar bill.

Stop being lazy, and clean up your room!

That country wants to levy a tax on steel imports.

That’s a gorgeous lily in your flower arrangement.

Much of the soil in our area is quite limy.

There are too many gnats buzzing around my head.

These confusing garden paths were intended to be mazy.

Miry unpaved streets in the old wild west were a mess after a rain storm.

Brad was all mopy after he lost his tennis match.

I sent your navy blue blazer to the dry cleaners.

Mrs. Richards down the street is really nosy.

My sister is my only remaining living relative.

Our Christmas tree has a wonderful piny fragrance.

Poor Selena has a grating, pipy voice.

Catch up with the other kids, you poky little puppy!

Marissa, do you want to go on the pony ride at the fair?

A posy is not any particular flower, but refers to a bouquet of flowers.

I hope that this puny little kitten grows up to be big and healthy.

“Roly–poly bugs” (also called pillbugs) aren’t insects; they’re crustaceans!

He has a leathery long face and black ropy hair.

That child has a beautiful rosy complexion.

I just got a new Sony mirrorless camera.

When the high tide came in it destroyed my sandcastle.

I’ll have a tiny piece of cake, please.

I’m going to name my pet hedgehog “Toby.”

Tony Bennett is one of Grandma’s favorite jazz singers.

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in England was a member of the Tory political party.

My golden retriever is typy of a dog of his breed.

Man, that is one ugly bruise that you’ve got!

Dear, here’s a clean undy for you to put on after your shower.

Clark, let’s go upsy–daisy and get you into your highchair.

This viny region of France makes great wines.

That brunette has really wavy hair.

There’s a wily fox that keeps on getting into our henhouse!

Get out the tablecloth that has a red winy color to it.

For such a wiry frame, that boy is incredibly strong.

I love the zany antics of the Tom and Jerry cartoons.

I loved taking photos of abbey ruins on our trip in England.

It would not be safe to walk into that dark alley.

We were amply taken care of by the staff on the cruise ship.

I’m angry at the cat for scratching the sofa.

The children were bored and antsy.

Our rough-and-tumble bulldog is aptly named “Butch.”

Let’s stop at Arby’s for lunch.

Our daughter is quite artsy, and she may grow up to be a painter.

Their car was badly damaged in an accident.

The fermenting whisky in the stainless steel tank was all barmy at the top.

The Christmas presents made all the kids smile bigly.

There was an awful bilgy smell on the lowest deck of the ship.

I saw that old bitty down the street spray our cat with a hose when she was in her yard.

My British friend said to me, “Well blimy, I asked Monica out on a date, and she said ‘yes’!”

The golf pro got a bogey on only one hole in today’s round.

That new girl in town is a bonny lass, eh what?

Our next door neighbor has a nice bosky back yard.

I’m going to marinate the turkey in this briny concoction.

Have you ever seen the movie “Bugsy Malone?”

I wonder what could be in that bulgy envelope.

That lumberjack looks like a burly mountain man.

A busby is a military full-dress hat worn by British Guardsmen.

I got lots of candy this Halloween.

My dad reconditioned an iconic Chevy and shows it in antique car shows.

This shirt is too small for me, and it has a choky collar.

We voted for Cissy to be the president of our sorority.

My uncle was a major in the army, but he’s retired and is now a civvy.

Don’t make me get up; I’m all comfy sitting here by the fire.

Our kitty goes crazy when we give her a catnip mouse.

That criminal’s crony ratted on him to get a reduced sentence.

Drive carefully, because this is a dangerously curvy mountain road.

My favorite cartoon character is Daffy Duck.

I take these vitamins on a daily basis.

A daisy or two would look nice in this floral arrangement.

Don’t dilly–dally, or you’ll miss the school bus.

That’s a dandy idea; let’s do it!

My parents get to go to the Kentucky Derby this year.

This room is too dimly lit for me to be able to read.

The interior of this house is dingy, and it needs a major makeover.

My Gran is a bit ditsy, and she’s always forgetting where she’s put things.

I made up a little ditty, and I’ll sing it to you now.

How about we divvy up these remaining cookies half and half?

Be careful to never open a dodgy looking email attachment; you might get a computer virus!

The cowboy said to the young boy, “Now get along now, little dogey.”

He’s got a fever and a cough, and he’s looking a bit donsy.

Very dryly, she said, “You’re not going to fool me.

The King rewarded his favorite Knight with a Duchy in Devonshire.

She’s such a fuddy–duddy that she can’t stand any pet hair on her clothing.

That dummy cat of ours just fell into the toilet while trying to drink water out of it.

The cereal box is empty; do we have a back-up that I can open?

We need a new rug for the entry into the foyer.

That dress is too fancy to wear to a pool party.

My fanny hurts from sitting in the car for so long.

I wish that you could have met my Aunt Fanny; she was such a hoot!

The vet said, “The lesions on your horse’s body and limbs look like farcy, an equine disease.”

The child tried to act feyly after she’d put on her Halloween ghost costume.

My Uncle Knox just turned fifty years old.

The Sergeant showed the new recruits how to fitly make a bed.

Yum, this pastry is so wonderfully flaky.

Although the fire was no longer flamy, there was still some heat coming from the fireplace.

It’s terrible to call an elderly person an “old fogey.”

It was folly to think that this unpopular local politician could get elected to the U.S. Senate.

The new bride gaily walked the reception room to talk to all of the guests.

We were giddy with laughter during the comedian’s monologue.

My Aunt Ginny just got a big promotion at work.

This morning we sang a hymn in church titled “Glory To God.”

My family raised me to try to live as godly a life as possible.

By golly, I think that I FINALLY understand this!

Even though this juice isn’t made from grapes, it has a grapy flavor.

This sausage gravy is delicious.

Dad comes home grimy everyday because he’s an auto mechanic.

A mama guppy gives “live birth” rather than by laying eggs.

Let’s gussy up the ballroom with lights, mirrors, and balloons.

The coach called a gutsy play on 4th-down, and it worked!

A gypsy traveling troupe entered the medieval village.

When my brother came into the room, we all yelled, “happy birthday!”

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan moved from England to California.

The enemy onslaught pushed us into making a hasty retreat.

That box is too heavy for me to pick up by myself.

The countryside we were in had dark rich hedgy flats and copse-checkered slopes.

King Henry the eighth of England had six different wives.

This deli makes the best hoagy that you can buy!

Here it comes; that politician is going to tell another hokey story about his difficult childhood.

I’ve got a nice arrangement of holly to put on the Christmas dinner table.

My friend Holly just opened her own yoga studio.

My favorite thing to put on toast is orange blossom honey.

He has kind of horsy teeth.

It was a hotly contested Senate race, and things got really ugly.

Hurry up, or we’ll miss the bus!

Santa Claus is such a jolly fellow!

My sister Kelly is editor of her high school yearbook.

Don’t shake hands laxly; have a firm grip.

The lowly peasant worked his way up to become one of the Queen’s generals.

It’s obvious that those two are madly in love with each other.

I feel sorry for that limping, mangy dog.

That muscular lumberjack is quite a manly fellow.

The wealthy socialite yelled to her friend, “Oh Prudence, your dress is just marvy!”

Grandma screamed, “Mercy me!” when a mouse ran around the kitchen floor.

Molly and I are going out on a date Saturday night.

All Scrooge thought about was “money, money, and more money.”

I’m going to mosey along to the beach after I finish lunch.

I love the “Fancy Nancy” books because I learn lots of great new words.

I work for the Duke and Duchess as the nanny for their children.

Ouch, that’s a nasty cut on your foot!

You’ve got to be nervy to try to reach the North or the South Pole!

Did you see the newly born calf in our barn?

Charlotte, it was such a nifty idea to join this sorority.

Mom moaned, “I’ve been such a ninny, and I’ve locked the keys in our car.”

We’re invited to quite a nobby party this weekend.

Nobly, the King led his soldiers into battle.

I’m not nutsy, and there’s no way I’m diving into the water from this high cliff!

Oddly, I agree with the other political party on this issue.

I’m going to add this pansy to the flower arrangement.

A neighbor of mine calls his dad “Pappy.”

This pasty mix is going to turn into slime for the kids to play with.

Those criminals were skilled at finding a patsy to swindle.

My friend Patsy has applied to three colleges.

Those pesky bugs are driving me crazy, flying up my nostrils and biting me.

I love the Gershwin opera “Porgy and Bess.”

That restaurant is too pricy for my wallet.

There’s a big announcement at work today, but I’m not privy to what it’s all about.

Beverly made me a proxy to vote in her behalf at the Homeowner Association meeting.

That pudgy (also “podgy“) kid can run faster than you’d think he could.

My favorite animal at the zoo is the pygmy (also “pigmy“) hippo.

The cheerleaders led us in a spirited pep rally today.

That old sailor has quite a ruddy complexion.

Rugby is certainly not a sport for sissies!

Sadly, I can’t make it to your wedding.

Charlie Brown’s younger sister is named “Sally.”

The Colonel yelled to his scouts, “Sally forth and find out the enemy’s whereabouts.

Our new boss is really savvy with her social skills.

With scaly skin like that, this must be a reptile of some sort.

Let’s find a shady spot to set up our picnic.

I’m a little dizzy with this flu bug, so I’m shaky on my feet.

How did you get your shoes to be so shiny?

Shyly, the little girl came to the front of the class to present her show-and-tell.

I counted sixty people attending church this morning.

How old are these leftovers; they’ve gotten slimy!

Slyly, the boy snuck into the kitchen and snacked on a cookie.

This barbecue has a wonderfully smoky flavor.

The road became snaky as we headed up the steep mountainside.

My shoes and socks are soggy from running through puddles.

I’m sorry that I forgot your birthday.

I slept poorly last night, so I’m a bit spacy today.

This curry is way too spicy for my tastes.

That guy with the spiky hair makes me nervous.

You can cut yourself on that spiny plant.

This stony beach is tough on my bare feet.

Mommy, tell me a bedtime story tonight.

Our team must stymy the other team’s offense and keep them from scoring.

Get the soap and water all sudsy for us to wash the car with.

You will completely sully your reputation if you approve that unethical plan.

That man always has a surly attitude, when he ought to be counting his many blessings.

My favorite candy is salt water taffy.

It’s time to tally up the points in our card game.

Tammy has invited me to her house for a sleepover.

If we don’t get moving, you’re going to be tardy for school.

This is a really tasty steak.

When someone drinks too much alcohol, they might be described as “tipsy.”

Mom’s all in a tizzy because we’ve left muddy footprints on the floor.

She is a truly amazing piano player for her age.

Mom, my tummy hurts!

The legs on these wooden deck chairs are twiny.

Vichy France was a part of their country that cooperated with the Germans during World War II.

That’s kind of a wacky idea, but let’s try it!

He was looking wanly, but he refused to cease his hunger strike.

Weary from a hard day of harvesting crops, the farmer went straight to bed.

The sculptor’s art often has a wedgy shape.

The car shined wetly upon coming out of the carwash.

That tired, hungry child has become very whiny.

Don’t worry; we’ll be home in time for dinner.

The comedienne wryly delivered her sarcastic jokes to an appreciative audience.

Activity 71) LETTER-U CAN MAKE THE SOUND OF CONSONANT-W:

Her presence was the sine qua non of every social event.

We can’t maintain the status quo; we must change to meet our many challenges.

Let’s repaint the bathroom in a light aqua color.

The guan, from Central and South America, is a bird that’s somewhat similar to a turkey.

Guar gum, which comes from a type of bean, is a thickening agent used in things like ice cream and salad dressing.

The new boy in our class is named Juan Rodriguez.

The center “lawn” of many colleges is called a “quadrangle,” or a “quad” for short.

The company has dug itself into a financial quag (short for “quagmire”).

The British currency is the British “pound,” often nicknamed a “quid.”

I made a little joke about his hair, and he came back with a stronger quip about what I was wearing.

My neighbor just quit her job in order to start her own business.

The teacher gave us a pop quiz today, but I was ready for it.

“Bueno” means “good” or “all right” in Spanish.

Uncle Duane taught me how to play chess!

Two plus two will always equal four.

Our company must equip its employees with tools to be successful in the marketplace.

Tierra del Fuego is a series of islands at the southern tip of South America.

A “duomo” is a type of cathedral that you see especially in Italy.

A guaco is a tropical plant that’s used as an antidote to snakebites.

“Guano” is a fancy word for “bird poop.”

I like guava jelly on my toast because it’s very tart.

A guiro is a musical instrument made of a hollow gourd, and you scrape the surface with a stick.

If Suzy is behind you, she will quack like a duck, and you’ll think it’s a real duck!

On college quads all across America, students are protesting about the recent Supreme Court decision.

To quench my thirst, I’ll quaff a tall glass of iced tea.

Our dinner special tonight is an oven-roasted quail.

When that bully approaches me, I start to quake in my boots.

My kitty gets all quaky any time a stranger enters our house.

A “quark” is a VERY small particle that we learned about when studying physics.

Don’t forget to bring home a quart of plain yogurt from the store.

The King sent his army to quash a rebellion out in the provinces.

I’m a social worker, employed by a quasi-governmental agency.

The Queen just had a visit from the new Prime Minister.

This meat has a very queer smell to it; I think it has spoiled.

I need to quell Sam’s fear of thunder and lightning.

The prosecutor said, “We need to query the defendant about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.”

The Knight left the castle on his quest for the Holy Grail.

Go wash your hands, and be quick about it.

Class, I appreciate how quiet you are being.

You do NOT want to get stuck with a porcupine quill!

Did you know that your Grandma made this beautiful quilt?

Quinn just got back from summer camp, and he said that he really liked it.

At work, Don’s frequent sarcastic quips are going to get him in trouble.

Rob has a little quirk where when he disagrees with someone he gets a large sneer on his face.    

I’m quite full, so I don’t need any more food.

When Benny gets frustrated, he quits trying.

Margaret, congrats on hitting your sales quota before the end of the month!

I love Alan Alda’s quote, “Your assumptions are your windows to the world. Scrub them off every once in awhile or the light won’t come in.”

The restaurant served a delicious squab entree for $28.

A police squad nabbed the bank robbers who went into First National Bank today.

A squat is a great exercise for working your quads and gluts.

The journalist wrote a hard-hitting squib that lampooned the politician’s speech.

I’ve eaten squid on occasion, but I think that it’s too chewy.

The socialite had a suave, confident manner about herself.

Dad, you look great in your new suede blazer.

We booked a suite at Glacier National Park for our summer vacation.

Our defense team will try to get the jury to acquit you on all of these criminal charges.

The armored knight has put on his cuisse to protect his thigh.

That horse trainer is an icon in the equine industry.

I think that I’ll order the huevos rancheros for brunch.

We got to tour a lifelike pueblo at the museum’s new exhibit.

That quaint little cabin in the woods is actually the home of a witch!