Spelling Word List: soft g/hard g

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The letter g is soft (like j)when we use e, i or y after it, otherwise it makes a hard g sound.

	gyrate	The dancers gyrate on the dance floor. *
	graph	We created a linear graph for geography. *
	gem	A garnet is a red gem. *
	glass	Be careful not to break that glass.
	allergy	She has a bad allergy to nuts.
	giant	In the bible story David killed the giant Goliath.
	garden	Please close the garden gate.
	gym	Get fit by working out at the gym.
	gorilla	A Gorilla is a species of Great Ape. *
	gum	Is it rude to chew gum in church?
	giraffe	The giraffe had a long neck. *
	germ	Good hygiene keeps germs away.
	biology	She studied the biology of plants.

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