55. Greek (ch /k/) & French (ch /sh/) Influence
New Concept Words and Sentences: ch /k/
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character |
mechanic |
chronological |
technical |
architect |
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- The chorus of that song is lovely and melodic.
- Would you be able to give up all tech such as your phone for one day in your life?
- A chimera (/kī/mera) is a monster with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a dragon.
New Concept Words and Sentences: ch /sh/
List 2 |
chagrin |
chandelier |
parachute |
brochure |
nonchalant |
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- The chiffon scarf that Debby wore completed her outfit perfectly.
- Will you stop shaving and grow a mustache or beard for men’s health during the month that is referred to as ‘Movember’ (November)?
Review Words
orchestra |
brew |
chestnut |
cashew |
schwa |
newer |
chatter |
newly |
archive |
mildew |
crawled |
staining |
drawling |
essay |
sprawled |
grainy |
withdraw |
birthday |
shawl |
stained |
What Says?
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Spelling and Sentence Dictation
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Review
There is both a Greek and French influence in the English language.
When ch says /k/ as in chrome, this is the Greek influence.
When ch says /sh/ as in chef, this is the French influence.
Practice
Add the suffix to each of these words.
scar+ed |
grim+ly |
regret+ed |
star+ing |
frame+ed |
appraise+ing |
incure+able |
humble+ed |
Read the word, then check the box for the sound of the digraph ch.
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/ch |
/k/ |
/sh |
Church |
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Christmas |
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Chef |
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Chronicle |
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Chrome |
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Check |
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Tech |
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Chalet |
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bench |
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