Spelling list: ke and ki words

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/.

kept	She kept the secret for a long time.
kettle	We boiled the kettle for tea.
kennel	They had to put their dog in a kennel while they were away.
key	I have misplaced my door key again.
ketchup	Ketchup is a must-have complement for French fries.
skeleton	He dressed as a skeleton for Halloween.
sketch	Kate drew a sketch of her brother.
kitten	Our new kitten is black with white paws.
kitchen	We prepare food in the kitchen. *
kidnap	We read about the kidnap in the newspaper.
kidney	A kidney is an organ in your body. *
kingfisher	We spotted a kingfisher on the river bank.
skin	The boy burnt his skin. *
skirt	I tore my skirt on a nail.
skid	Take care not to skid on the ice.
skill	The artist works with much skill.