tch or ch Spelling

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What is the 'tch' spelling rule?

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The 'tch' spelling rule states that the letters 'tch' are used after a short vowel sound in a one-syllable word, such as in 'catch' or 'watch'.

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Give an example of a word that uses 'tch'.

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An example of a word that uses 'tch' is 'match'.

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What is the 'ch' spelling rule?

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The 'ch' spelling rule is used in words that do not follow the 'tch' rule, often appearing at the beginning or end of a word, such as in 'chair' or 'beach'.

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Provide an example of a word that uses 'ch'.

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An example of a word that uses 'ch' is 'chocolate'.

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When do we use 'tch' instead of 'ch'?

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We use 'tch' after a short vowel sound in a one-syllable word, while 'ch' is used in other cases.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is the sound made by a vowel in a one-syllable word, such as 'a' in 'cat' or 'e' in 'bed'.

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List three words that end with 'tch'.

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Three words that end with 'tch' are 'hatch', 'patch', and 'witch'.

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List three words that contain 'ch' but not 'tch'.

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Three words that contain 'ch' but not 'tch' are 'chop', 'rich', and 'march'.

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What is the difference between 'tch' and 'ch'?

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The difference is that 'tch' is used after a short vowel sound in one-syllable words, while 'ch' can be used in various positions and contexts.

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Can 'ch' be used at the beginning of a word?

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Yes, 'ch' can be used at the beginning of a word, such as in 'chicken'.