Soft and hard letters C and G

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What is a soft 'C'?

Back

A soft 'C' sounds like 'S', as in 'cell' or 'cereal'.

Front

What is a hard 'C'?

Back

A hard 'C' sounds like 'K', as in 'cat' or 'cartoon'.

Front

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

Back

'Cereal' is an example of a word with a soft 'C'.

Front

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

Back

'Cartoon' is an example of a word with a hard 'C'.

Front

What sound does the soft 'G' make?

Back

The soft 'G' sounds like 'J', as in 'giant'.

Front

What sound does the hard 'G' make?

Back

The hard 'G' sounds like 'G', as in 'great'.

Front

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

Back

'Giraffe' is an example of a word with a soft 'G'.

Front

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

Back

'Goat' is an example of a word with a hard 'G'.

Front

What is the rule for soft 'C' before 'E', 'I', or 'Y'?

Back

The soft 'C' is used before 'E', 'I', or 'Y', as in 'city'.

Front

What is the rule for hard 'C' before 'A', 'O', or 'U'?

Back

The hard 'C' is used before 'A', 'O', or 'U', as in 'cat'.