Soft C

Front

What is a soft C?

Back

A soft C is pronounced like /S/, as in the words 'cent' and 'circus.'

Front

What is a hard C?

Back

A hard C is pronounced like /K/, as in the words 'cat' and 'car.'

Front

Give an example of a word with a soft C.

Back

The word 'mice' has a soft C.

Front

Syllabicate the word: 'activate'.

Back

The correct syllabication is ac/tiv/ate.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that sounds like 'sircus'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'circus.'

Front

What sound does the letter C make in the word 'cent'?

Back

In 'cent', C makes the /S/ sound.

Front

What sound does the letter C make in the word 'cat'?

Back

In 'cat', C makes the /K/ sound.

Front

Identify the soft C in the word 'circle'.

Back

The C in 'circle' is a soft C, pronounced /S/.

Front

Identify the hard C in the word 'candy'.

Back

The C in 'candy' is a hard C, pronounced /K/.

Front

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

Back

C is pronounced as /S/ when followed by E, I, or Y.