This week s spelling pattern / rule is: Words ending in -dge Rule dge is used only after a single vowel which says its short sound. The d is silent, but it is there for a reason: it forms a wall of two consonants between a vowel and an e on the end.
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fudge |
The boy ordered a chocolate fudge sundae.
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lodge |
The climbers found shelter in a lodge.
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edge |
There is a sheer drop at the cliff edge.
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hedge |
This garden hedge grows very fast.
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fridge |
I put the milk in the fridge.
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wedge |
Put a wedge of lemon on the fish.
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badge |
All club members can wear this badge.
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smudge |
My printer is leaving a black smudge on each page.
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judge |
The judge sent him to jail for a year.
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budge |
The door was stuck and wouldn't budge.
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after |
The month of June comes after May.
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again |
I have lost my door key again.
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