Spelling list: Some ch words

The most common way to spell the /ch/ sound in English is with the letters ch. In this list, you'll find examples that follow this pattern like chain and chicken. These words help us see how ch can create the /ch/ sound in various contexts. As you explore each example, think about how the words fit into sentences and how they can be used in everyday conversations.

chain	There was a broken link in the chain.
charm	I bought a charm for my charm bracelet. *
chat	Do you have time for a quick chat?
cheese	The cheese was very crumbly. *
cherry	Each cake was topped with a cherry.
chess	The boy was unbeaten in chess. *
chicken	They had chicken for lunch.
children	The children sat in rows.
chop	Could you chop some wood for the fire?
choose	We need to choose a new leader.
church	It was very quiet in the church.
bench	They sat together on the park bench.
bunch	He bought me a huge bunch of flowers.
coach	They went by coach to the beach.
lunch	He had some pasta for lunch. *
march	March is the third month of the year.
speech	This is the first draft of my speech.
teacher	The teacher gave me good advice.
torch	You will need a torch to see in the dark. *