Hard vs. Soft G and C Assessment

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What is a SOFT C sound?

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A SOFT C sound is made when the letter C is followed by an e, i, or y, sounding like 's'. For example, in the word 'celery'.

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What is a HARD C sound?

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A HARD C sound is made when the letter C is followed by an a, o, or u, sounding like 'k'. For example, in the word 'cape'.

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What is a SOFT G sound?

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A SOFT G sound is made when the letter G is followed by an e, i, or y, sounding like 'j'. For example, in the word 'cage'.

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What is a HARD G sound?

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A HARD G sound is made when the letter G is followed by an a, o, or u, sounding like 'g'. For example, in the word 'grime'.

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When does C make its SOFT sound?

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C makes its SOFT sound when it is followed by an e, i, or y.

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When does C make its HARD sound?

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C makes its HARD sound when it is followed by an a, o, or u.

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When does G make its SOFT sound?

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G makes its SOFT sound when it is followed by an e, i, or y.

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When does G make its HARD sound?

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G makes its HARD sound when it is followed by an a, o, or u.

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Give an example of a word with a SOFT C sound.

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An example of a word with a SOFT C sound is 'celery'.

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Give an example of a word with a HARD C sound.

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An example of a word with a HARD C sound is 'cape'.