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| Why is it c in cat | but k in kitten? |
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The most common spelling choice for the /k/ sound is the letter c but sometimes we need to use k. |
[The symbol /k/ is used to show this sound. The letter c
can often say /s/ (as in cent, city, cycle) so it could be confusing
to use it to show a sound. K always has the sound /k/.]
There are some rules to help with the spelling choices for the /k/ sound:
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1. If the next vowel is a, o or u, we usually
use c. call, carrot |
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2. If the next vowel is e or i, we usually use k.
keep, kettle |
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3. If the next letter is a consonant e.g. r or l , we almost always use c. Examples: crab, cricket |
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Go to next page: Practice in the /k/
rules - ca, co, cu, ke, ki, cr, cl |
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