Pronouncing C and G

The video tutorial explains the pronunciation of the letters C and G in English, highlighting their soft and hard sounds. It provides a simple rule: if C or G is followed by E, I, or Y, it usually has a soft sound. Examples of words with both soft and hard sounds are given, and viewers are encouraged to practice by forming sentences. The tutorial concludes with a reminder of the rule and encourages further exploration of pronunciation videos.

What are the two sounds that the letter C can make in English?

• Soft 's' and hard 'k'

• Soft 'g' and hard 'gh'

• Soft 'f' and hard 'v'

• Soft 'p' and hard 'b'

According to the rule, when should you use the soft sound for the letter G?

• When it is at the beginning of a word

• When it is at the end of a word

• When followed by E, I, or Y

• When followed by A, O, or U

Which of the following words contains a soft C sound?

• Catch

• City

• Comb

• Close

In the word 'circle', which C is pronounced with a soft sound?

• The second C

• The first C

• Both Cs

• Neither C

Which word has a hard G sound?

• Biology

• Angel

• Giraffe

• Guess

What is the pronunciation of G in the word 'generous'?

• Soft 'g'

• Hard 'gh'

• Soft 's'

• Hard 'k'

Which of the following words has a soft G sound?

• Dragon

• Grateful

• Gym

• Big