FLASHCARD: -ough/-augh

Front

What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'fight'?

Back

fought

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to expel air from the lungs?

Back

cough

Front

What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'buy'?

Back

bought

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means strong or durable?

Back

tough

Front

What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'teach'?

Back

taught

Front

What sound does the '-ough' in 'cough' make?

Back

The '-ough' in 'cough' makes the 'off' sound.

Front

What sound does the '-ough' in 'bought' make?

Back

The '-ough' in 'bought' makes the 'aw' sound.

Front

What sound does the '-ough' in 'tough' make?

Back

The '-ough' in 'tough' makes the 'uff' sound.

Front

What sound does the '-augh' in 'taught' make?

Back

The '-augh' in 'taught' makes the 'aw' sound.

Front

What is a common mistake when spelling the word 'fought'?

Back

A common mistake is spelling it as 'faught'.