In these words of Greek origin, the letters ch are used to spell the sound /k/.
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ache |
Unripe fruit can give you stomach ache.
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anchor |
The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
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chaos |
The car crash caused chaos on the busy road.
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chemist |
The local chemist will have the right medicine for you.
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chorus |
I've been chosen to sing in the chorus.
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echo |
My voice created an echo in the cave.
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monarch |
Before Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch was King George VI.
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orchid |
An orchid has unusually shaped flowers.
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scheme |
They were part of a car pooling scheme.
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stomach |
Unripe fruit can give you stomach ache.
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architect |
The new store will be designed by a top architect.
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character |
I like a person with a friendly character.
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chemistry |
The student passed all his chemistry exams.
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cholera |
Cholera is a terrible disease.
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orchestra |
The orchestra played softly in the background.
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mechanic |
A good mechanic can fix any make of car.
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technical |
A technical fault set off the fire alarm.
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technology |
Computer technology is changing the world.
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school |
School starts at the same time each day.
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