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When to use "C" and "K" in words?

Hello Miss! Can you help us with the sounds that the letters "C" and "K" make in different words? We are practicing words like "cat" and "kite" and trying to understand when to use each letter. Any tips for explaining this to my kiddo would be appreciated.

Joxi_kitty_

2 weeks ago

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Sheree_Delport - Tutor account

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South Africa

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Hi there

Thank you for your question.

· The basic rule is that in 1-syllable words we use the letter 'c' with the vowels a, o, u.

For example: cat, cot, cut.

It is also important to note that the 'c' is most commonly used at the beginning of words as seen above.

· We use the letter 'k' with the vowels i and e.

For example: kite, kettle, kitten

· But, as an additional area of information as this question is also asked quite a bit, remember that the consonant digraph 'ck' is only used at the end of 1-syllable words when the /k/ sound IMMEDIATELY follows a vowel.

For example: duck, buck, quack, quick and so forth.

I hope this helps answer your question. Please feel free to send through any further questions you may have and we will gladly assist in answering them for you!

Sheree_Delport