dge, tch spelling

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dge

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A common spelling pattern in English that often appears at the end of words, such as 'bridge' and 'lodge'. It usually follows a long vowel sound.

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tch

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A common spelling pattern in English that appears at the end of words, such as 'watch' and 'catch'. It typically follows a short vowel sound.

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bridge

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A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a body of water or a valley.

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watch

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A device used to tell time, typically worn on the wrist.

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latch

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A fastening or lock that secures a door or gate.

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switch

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A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.

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mulch

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A material spread over the surface of soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil quality.

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long vowel sound

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A vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter itself, such as the 'a' in 'cake'.

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short vowel sound

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A vowel sound that is pronounced differently from the name of the letter, such as the 'a' in 'cat'.

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spelling rules

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Guidelines that help determine how words are spelled in English, including patterns like 'dge' and 'tch'.