To spell the hard /k/ sound before e and i most words use the letter k . This is because ce and ci make the soft sound /s/.
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kept |
She kept the secret for a long time.
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kettle |
We boiled the kettle for tea.
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kennel |
They had to put their dog in a kennel while they were away.
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key |
I have misplaced my door key again.
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ketchup |
Ketchup is a must-have complement for French fries.
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skeleton |
He dressed as a skeleton for Halloween.
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sketch |
Kate drew a sketch of her brother.
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kitten |
Our new kitten is black with white paws.
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kitchen |
We prepare food in the kitchen.
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kidnap |
We read about the kidnap in the newspaper.
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kidney |
A kidney is an organ in your body.
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kingfisher |
We spotted a kingfisher on the river bank.
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skin |
The boy burnt his skin.
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skirt |
I tore my skirt on a nail.
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skid |
Take care not to skid on the ice.
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skill |
The artist works with much skill.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 2. Spelling the consonant sounds, Part 1
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Monkey Business
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