This week s spelling pattern / rule is: Words containing 'g' as /j/ 'Soft g when g is followed by either an e, i, y , it sounds like j . (There are some exceptions to this rule.) The letter g has two sounds, hard g and soft g . The hard sound of g occurs more frequently. Its sound is heard in gas, got, gum, etc. Soft "g" sounds like j . It is heard in gem, giant, gym, etc.
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gem |
I like eating midget gem sweets.
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giraffe |
The giraffe was very tall.
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magic |
He has a great knack with magic tricks.
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germ |
She likes to disinfect her surfaces from germs.
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digit |
21 is a two digit number.
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gym |
Get fit by working out at the gym.
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ginger |
Use some ginger to spice up the curry.
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giant |
In the bible story David killed the giant Goliath.
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gerbil |
Betty smiled as the gerbil pulled its cutest face.
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fidget |
Fidget spinners are very popular.
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beautiful |
That's a beautiful dress you're wearing.
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because |
Please be quick because we are late.
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Monkey Business
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