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-ine Words
/aษชn/ โ words that share the -ine pattern
The -ine family gives learners several common, useful words, and it pairs neatly with the short-i -in family they likely already know: pin becomes pine, twin becomes twine.
How the -ine family works
Keep the ending -ine together, then add or change the beginning sound. Read through the whole word from left to right instead of guessing from its first letter.
11 reviewed examples
-ine word list
Begin with the shorter words. Add the second group only after blends and digraphs in those words have been taught.
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After blends or digraphs
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Listening check
Listen and choose the -ine word
Question 1 of 5
Now read the same words aloud and use one in a sentence.
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Read -ine words in sentences
1Nine pine trees line the path.
2This kite is mine.
3Shine bright like the sun.
4The vine has a thorny spine.
5We will dine at nine.
Ask the learner to underline the -ine word, decode it, and then reread the complete sentence naturally.
Spelling and pronunciation
Keep this family accurate
Keep e silent; without it, in would keep the short /ฤญ/ sound heard in words such as pin.
Five-minute routine
Practise without memorizing the list
Cover the list and reveal one word at a time. Say each sound, blend, then reread the word normally.
Build nine, then exchange its first sound to make another real word from this page.
Read one sentence, dictate one target word, and ask the learner to explain which letters spell the shared ending.
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