Words Ending -ch and -tch | Spelling Rule

The video tutorial explains the difference between words ending in -ch and -tch. It introduces the rule that if a short vowel sound precedes the 'ch' sound, the word ends with -tch. Otherwise, it ends with -ch. The tutorial provides examples like 'catch' and 'bunch' to illustrate the rule and offers practice exercises with words such as 'match', 'beach', and 'crutch'. The video concludes with a recap of the rule, emphasizing the importance of identifying the vowel sound before the 'ch'.

What determines whether a word ends in -ch or -tch?

• The length of the word

• The sound before the ch

• The number of syllables

• The meaning of the word

In the word 'catch', why is it spelled with -tch?

• Because it is a noun

• Because it has a long vowel sound before the ch

• Because it has a short vowel sound before the ch

• Because it ends with a consonant

Which of the following words is spelled with -ch?

• Crutch

• Beach

• Match

• Witch

Why does the word 'witch' end with -tch?

• It is a verb

• It has a short vowel sound before the ch

• It is a compound word

• It has a long vowel sound before the ch

Which word does not have a short vowel sound before the ch?

• Crutch

• Witch

• Match

• Torch