tch, ch, dge, ge

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What is the sound represented by 'tch' in English words?

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The 'tch' sound is a digraph that represents the /tʃ/ sound, as in the word 'watch'.

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Provide an example of a word that contains the 'ch' sound.

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An example of a word with the 'ch' sound is 'chair'.

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What is the function of the 'dge' in English spelling?

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The 'dge' is used to represent the /dʒ/ sound after a short vowel, as in 'badge'.

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What is the difference between 'witch' and 'which'?

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'Witch' refers to a person with magical powers, while 'which' is a pronoun used to ask questions or introduce clauses.

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What is a common word that ends with 'ge'?

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A common word that ends with 'ge' is 'page'.

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What is the significance of the 'e' at the end of words like 'age' and 'page'?

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The 'e' at the end of these words often indicates that the preceding vowel is long.

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What is the meaning of the word 'ledge'?

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A 'ledge' is a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface.

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What does the word 'lunch' refer to?

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Lunch refers to a meal eaten in the middle of the day.

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How do you spell the word that means a magical woman?

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The word is spelled 'witch'.

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What is the phonetic sound of 'ge' in words like 'page'?

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The 'ge' in 'page' represents the /dʒ/ sound.