Understanding Hard and Soft C Sounds

The video tutorial explains the different sounds of the letter C, which can be soft (like an S) or hard (like a K), depending on the letters that follow it. The soft C sound occurs when C is followed by E, I, or Y, while the hard C sound occurs when followed by A, O, U, or other letters. Special cases include the CH sound and CK sound. The video concludes with an interactive exercise to practice identifying these sounds.

What are the two primary sounds that the letter C can make?

• Soft 'g' and hard 'c'

• Soft 'c' and hard 'g'

• Soft 'k' and hard 's'

• Soft 's' and hard 'k'

Which letters following C typically result in a soft 's' sound?

• A, O, U

• E, I, Y

• B, D, F

• G, H, J

Which of the following words contains a soft 's' sound?

• Candy

• Circle

• Cool

• Cute

Which of the following words does NOT contain a soft 's' sound?

• Centimeter

• Circle

• Candy

• Decide

Which of the following is a correct example of a word with a soft 's' sound?

• Candy

• Circle

• Cool

• Cute

What is the general rule for the hard 'k' sound of C?

• C followed by E, I, or Y

• C followed by A, O, or U

• C followed by B, D, or F

• C followed by G, H, or J

Which of the following words contains a hard 'k' sound?

• Decide

• Celebrate

• Exciting

• Candy

Which of the following words does NOT contain a hard 'k' sound?

• Candy

• Celebrate

• Cute

• Cool

What sound does C make when followed by 'h'?

• Soft 's'

• Hard 'k'

• Ch

• Sh

Which of the following words contains a 'ch' sound?

• Cool

• Kick

• Chair

• Sack