55. Greek (ch /k/) & French (ch /sh/) Influence
New Concept Words and Sentences: ch /k/
| List 1 |
| 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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6. |
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7. |
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10. |
Spelling and Sentence Dictation
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6. |
| 2. |
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| 3. |
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| 4. |
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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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