Hard and Soft c and g

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What is a soft 'c'?

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A soft 'c' is pronounced like an 's' and occurs before the letters 'e', 'i', or 'y'. Examples include 'citizen' and 'race'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is a hard 'c'?

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A hard 'c' is pronounced like a 'k' and occurs before the letters 'a', 'o', or 'u'. Examples include 'cup' and 'cap'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What sound does the letter 'g' make in the word 'cage'?

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In the word 'cage', the letter 'g' is pronounced as a soft 'g', sounding like 'j'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What sound does the letter 'g' make in the word 'go'?

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In the word 'go', the letter 'g' is pronounced as a hard 'g', sounding like 'g'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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How can you identify a soft 'c' in a word?

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A soft 'c' can be identified when it is followed by the letters 'e', 'i', or 'y'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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How can you identify a hard 'c' in a word?

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A hard 'c' can be identified when it is followed by the letters 'a', 'o', or 'u'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Provide an example of a word with a soft 'c'.

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An example of a word with a soft 'c' is 'citizen'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Provide an example of a word with a hard 'c'.

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An example of a word with a hard 'c' is 'cap'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is the pronunciation of 'c' in the word 'race'?

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In the word 'race', the letter 'c' is pronounced as a soft 'c', sounding like 's'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is the pronunciation of 'c' in the word 'cup'?

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In the word 'cup', the letter 'c' is pronounced as a hard 'c', sounding like 'k'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F