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What is a hard 'g'?

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A hard 'g' is pronounced like the 'g' in 'gallon' or 'go'. It sounds strong and is often found at the beginning of words.

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What is a soft 'c'?

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A soft 'c' is pronounced like the 's' in 'city' or 'cereal'. It usually occurs before the letters 'e', 'i', or 'y'.

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Give an example of a word with a hard 'g'.

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Gallon.

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

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Substance.

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What is the sound of 'c' in 'produce'?

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The 'c' in 'produce' sounds like the 'c' in 'importance', which is a soft 'c'.

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What is the sound of 'g' in 'sponge'?

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The 'g' in 'sponge' sounds like the 'g' in 'energy', which is a soft 'g'.

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Which word is spelled correctly: electricity, electricitee, elictricity, or electrecity?

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Electricity.

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What is the difference between hard and soft sounds of 'c'?

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Hard 'c' sounds like 'k' (as in 'cat'), while soft 'c' sounds like 's' (as in 'cent').

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What is the rule for soft 'g' sounds?

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Soft 'g' sounds like 'j' (as in 'giant') and usually occurs before 'e', 'i', or 'y'.

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What is an example of a word with a soft 'g'?

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Giraffe.