'ck' spelling rule

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What is the 'ck' spelling rule?

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The 'ck' spelling rule states that the letters 'c' and 'k' are used together to represent the /k/ sound after a short vowel sound in a word.

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Give an example of a word that uses the 'ck' spelling rule.

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Check

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What sound does 'ck' make in a word?

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The 'ck' makes the /k/ sound.

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When do we use 'ck' in spelling?

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We use 'ck' after a short vowel sound, like in the words 'black' and 'truck'.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is the sound a vowel makes in a syllable that is not stressed, like the 'a' in 'cat'.

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List three words that contain the 'ck' spelling rule.

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1. Lock 2. Check 3. Black

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What is the first letter in the 'ck' spelling rule?

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C

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What is the second letter in the 'ck' spelling rule?

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K

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Can 'ck' be used at the beginning of a word?

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No, 'ck' is not used at the beginning of a word; it is used after short vowels.

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What is the difference between 'c' and 'k'?

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C can make a soft sound (like in 'city') or a hard sound (like in 'cat'), while K always makes a hard sound.