At the end of a word, straight after a short vowel the sound /j/ is spelt -dge. Otherwise the sound /j/ is spelt -ge at the end of a word.
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cage |
We keep our rabbit in a cage.
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rage |
She flew into a rage at the sight of the mess.
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huge |
There was a huge chocolate Santa on Mrs Wells desk.
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plunge |
Mr Johnson decided to plunge into the icy cold swimming pool.
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hinge |
Put some oil on the hinge to stop it squeaking.
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change |
Megan needed to change her library book.
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strange |
He laughs in a very strange way.
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badge |
I have a house captain badge.
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edge |
There is a sheer drop at the cliff edge.
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sledge |
We love to go on a sledge in the snow.
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hedge |
This garden hedge grows very fast.
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dodge |
He had to dodge the ball quickly.
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