Let's Learn: Soft G /j/ sound

The video tutorial explains the two sounds of the letter G: the hard G as in 'game' and the soft G as in 'gem'. It introduces the rule that G is soft when followed by E, I, or Y, similar to the rule for soft C. The tutorial provides examples of soft G words and offers practice in distinguishing between hard and soft G sounds. It concludes with spelling exercises to reinforce the soft G rule.

What is the rule for determining when G has a soft sound?

• When G is at the end of a word

• When G is followed by E, I, or Y

• When G is followed by a vowel

• When G is at the start of a word

Which of the following words contains a soft G sound?

• Game

• Gum

• Goose

• Giraffe

In the word 'stage', why does the G have a soft sound?

• Because it is at the start of the word

• Because it is followed by a consonant

• Because it is followed by an E

• Because it is at the end of the word

Which word has a hard G sound?

• Gentle

• Giant

• Gel

• Goose

How should you spell the word that sounds like 'jerms'?

• Jerms

• Germs

• Jermz

• Germz