Use -tch after a short vowel. Use -ch in the beginning of a syllable, in en ending blend, or after a long vowel.
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pinch |
That pinch made me say ouch!
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sketch |
Kate drew a sketch of her brother.
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stitch |
I need to stitch up my torn coat.
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branch |
The main branch of tree is called a bough.
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bench |
They sat together on the park bench.
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fetch |
I will fetch the water.
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hatch |
We saw some ducklings hatch.
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belch |
It is not polite to belch at the dinner table.
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batch |
Don't forget to pick out the batch of sheets from the printer.
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ditch |
A ditch was use used to bring water to the crops.
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ranch |
The farmer worked all day on the ranch.
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match |
I hope we win the match.
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crunch |
I can hear the leaves crunch under my feet.
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stench |
A stench is a strong and very unpleasant smell.
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switch |
It won't work if you don't switch on the power.
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catch |
I hurried to catch the bus.
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