Study the word list: The -cial ending (copy) (copy)

In these words the sound /sh l/ is spelled cial.

	artificial	The new football ground used artificial grass.
	beneficial	Exercise is beneficial to your health.
	commercial	Christmas has become a commercial holiday.
	crucial	During space missions oxygen is crucial.
	facial	His facial expressions are comical.
	financial	If you don't look after your money, you may have financial troubles. *
	glacial	The glacial waters flowed down to the Atlantic ocean. *
	official	Some officials embezzle money and property.
	special	A birthday is a special day.
	social	She was of a higher social class than her peers.

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artificial

beneficial

commercial

crucial

facial

financial

glacial

official

special

social

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