Soft c and Soft g

Front

What is a soft 'c'?

Back

A soft 'c' is pronounced like an 's' sound, as in 'city' or 'cent'.

Front

What is a soft 'g'?

Back

A soft 'g' is pronounced like a 'j' sound, as in 'giant' or 'giraffe'.

Front

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

Back

City.

Front

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

Back

Giraffe.

Front

What letter combinations usually make a soft 'c'?

Back

The letter 'c' followed by 'e', 'i', or 'y'.

Front

What letter combinations usually make a soft 'g'?

Back

The letter 'g' followed by 'e', 'i', or 'y'.

Front

What is the sound of a hard 'c'?

Back

A hard 'c' is pronounced like a 'k' sound, as in 'cat' or 'car'.

Front

What is the sound of a hard 'g'?

Back

A hard 'g' is pronounced like a 'g' sound, as in 'go' or 'give'.

Front

What is the rule for soft 'c' and 'g' before 'e'?

Back

The letter 'c' and 'g' are usually soft before the letter 'e'.

Front

What is the rule for hard 'c' and 'g' before 'a'?

Back

The letter 'c' and 'g' are usually hard before the letter 'a'.