Phonics - Soft "G"

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    Circle the correct soft g words to complete each sentence. Write each word in the space.   The_______ landed on the old iron ______. - ProProfs

    1. Circle the correct soft g words to complete each sentence. Write each word in the space.
      The_______ landed on the old iron ______.

    • Pigeon and bridge
    • Angel and ginger
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This Phonics quiz focuses on the soft 'g' sound, assessing understanding through various questions. Learners identify words with soft 'g', understand its sound characteristics, and apply knowledge in sentence completion. It enhances phonetic skills crucial for reading proficiency.

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  • 2. 

    Soft "g" sound is only produced at the begining of words.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement that the soft "g" sound is only produced at the beginning of words is false. The soft "g" sound can occur in the middle or at the end of words as well. Examples of words with the soft "g" sound in the middle or at the end include "change," "age," and "cage." Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 3. 

    Soft g produces the sound "g"

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the soft g does not produce the sound "g." The soft g, represented by the letter "g" followed by "e," "i," or "y," produces a "j" sound, as in words like "gentle" or "giraffe."

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  • 4. 

    1. Which of the following words has a soft “g”?

    • Dagger

    • Danger

    • Diphthong

    • Dig

    Correct Answer
    A. Danger
    Explanation
    The word "danger" has a soft "g" sound. In this word, the "g" is followed by the letter "e" which makes it have a soft pronunciation.

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  • 5. 
    There is a ________ ________ at the zoo. - ProProfs

    There is a ________ ________ at the zoo.

    • Huge giraffe

    • Big giraffe

    Correct Answer
    A. Huge giraffe
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "huge giraffe" because the phrase "huge giraffe" accurately describes the size of the giraffe at the zoo. The word "huge" suggests that the giraffe is very large in size, emphasizing its impressive stature.

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    1. When “g” is followed by_________it usually has a soft sound like the letter “j”.

    Correct Answer
    e, i, y
    Explanation
    When the letter "g" is followed by the letters "e," "i," or "y," it usually has a soft sound like the letter "j." This is because in English, the combination of "g" and these vowels often creates the "j" sound, as in words like "gem," "giraffe," and "gym."

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  • 7. 

    What is a soft "g"?

    Correct Answer
    When “g” is followed by e, i, or y .it usually has a soft sound. The soft “g” makes the sound of the letter “j”
    Explanation
    When the letter "g" is followed by the letters e, i, or y, it often has a soft sound. In this context, the soft "g" sounds like the letter "j".

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