CK Spelling Rule

Select the correct spelling for the word that means "a small bridge."

• Brige

• Bridje

• Bridge

• Bredge

If a syllable ends with a WIMPY vowel sound...what do you have to do?

• Put a "ck" and call it good.

• Just spell it exactly the way it sounds, and don't worry about it.

• Double the next letter to close the WIMPY sound off.

What letter or letters say (k) after a short vowel in a one syllable base word?

• k

• c

• ck

• d

Which word correctly applies the -ck ending?

• Rock

• Roce

• Roc

• Rok

Choose the correct spelling for the word that sounds like "witch."

• Wich

• Wittch

• Witch

• Wicth

Select the correct spelling for the word that means 'a small stream.'

• Crick

• Creek

• Creak

• Crake

What is the rule for using 'ck' in spelling?

• Use 'ck' after a long vowel sound.

• Use 'ck' after a short vowel sound.

• Use 'ck' at the beginning of words.

• Use 'ck' in the middle of words.

Which word correctly uses the 'ck' ending?

• Back

• Bac

• Bakk

• Bak

Choose the correct spelling for the word that means 'a sudden sharp noise.'

• Clik

• Click

• Clic

• Cleck

What is the correct spelling for the word that means 'a small piece of wood'?

• Stick

• Stik

• Stikk

• Stic