Mastering the 'ge' and 'dge' Spelling Rule

This video tutorial explains the spelling rule for words ending in the 'j' sound, which are spelled with either 'ge' or 'dge'. It provides examples and explains that if a short vowel sound precedes the 'j' sound, the word is spelled with 'dge'. Otherwise, it is spelled with 'ge'. The video includes practice words to help learners apply this rule.

Which of the following words correctly ends with 'GE'?

• fridg

• charg

• fudg

• cage

What determines if a word ends in 'GE' or 'DGE'?

• The length of the word

• The number of syllables

• The first letter of the word

• The sound before the J sound

If a word has a short vowel sound before the J sound, how is it spelled?

• DJ

• DGE

• G

• GE

Which word is spelled with 'DGE'?

• charge

• wage

• fudge

• gouge

What is the correct spelling for a word ending in a J sound with a long vowel sound before it?

• DJ

• DGE

• GE

• G

Which word does NOT follow the rule for using 'GE'?

• sponge

• hinge

• page

• badge

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

• Always used at the end of words

• Follows a long vowel sound or a consonant

• Used only in the middle of words

• Follows a short vowel sound

Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly according to the rules discussed?

• bridge

• judg

• wage

• hedge

How is the word 'page' correctly spelled?

• page

• pagge

• paged

• pag

Which rule is applied to the spelling of 'badge'?

• No specific rule

• Ends with G

• Ends with DGE

• Ends with GE