Digraph CH

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What is a digraph?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that together represent one sound, such as 'ch' in 'chair'.

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What sound does the digraph 'CH' make?

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The digraph 'CH' makes the /ch/ sound, as in 'chocolate'.

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Can you give an example of a word that contains the digraph 'CH'?

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Yes, an example is 'church'.

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What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?

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A digraph represents one sound with two letters, while a blend combines two sounds that can be heard separately, like 'bl' in 'black'.

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Is 'CH' a digraph in the word 'match'?

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Yes, 'CH' is a digraph in the word 'match'.

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What is a common mistake when pronouncing words with 'CH'?

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A common mistake is pronouncing 'CH' as /k/ instead of /ch/, as in 'chaos'.

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How do you identify a digraph in a word?

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You can identify a digraph by looking for two letters that together create a single sound.

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What is the role of digraphs in reading?

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Digraphs help readers understand how to pronounce words correctly by recognizing letter combinations.

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Can 'CH' appear at the beginning of a word?

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Yes, 'CH' can appear at the beginning of words, such as 'chair'.

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Can 'CH' appear at the end of a word?

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Yes, 'CH' can appear at the end of words, such as 'watch'.