Using 'ge' or 'dge' | Spelling

The video tutorial explains the spelling rules for words ending in the /j/ sound, which can be spelled as -ge or -dge. The choice depends on the vowel sound preceding the /j/ sound. If a short vowel sound comes before the /j/, the word is spelled with -dge. Otherwise, it is spelled with -ge. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help learners understand and apply these rules.

Why don't words in English end with the letter 'j'?

• Because words ending with the /j/ sound use -ge or -dge.

• Because it is a silent letter.

• Because it is reserved for foreign words.

• Because it is not a common letter in English.

What determines if a word ending in /j/ is spelled with -dge?

• The number of syllables in the word.

• A short vowel sound directly before the /j/ sound.

• The presence of a consonant before the /j/ sound.

• The length of the word.

Which of the following words is spelled with -ge?

• Badge

• Wage

• Bridge

• Judge

In the word 'sponge', why is it spelled with -ge?

• Because it is an exception to the rule.

• Because it has a consonant before the /j/ sound.

• Because it has a long vowel sound before /j/.

• Because it has a short vowel sound before /j/.

Which word is correctly spelled with -dge?

• Page

• Hinge

• Badge

• Gouge