4-9 Spelling Tip
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The j
sound.
The j sound can be spelled with a j, ge, or dge.
The j sound is spelled j in jelly, Jell-O, jewelry.
The j sound is spelled ge in range and change.
The j sound is spelled dge in lodge and bridge. |
| Words |
Definitions |
| 1. |
jelly |
a food made of fruit juice and sugar boiled together: Jelly spread on bread is good. |
| 2. |
jingle |
1. a sound like little bells ringing. 2.
make such a sound: He jingled coins in his pocket. 3. a verse that has a
jingling sound. She wrote a jingle. |
| 3. |
badge |
an emblem awarded for an accomplishment. The policeman
wore a gold badge on his uniform. |
| 4. |
jewelry |
things to wear, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings. |
| 5. |
janitor |
a person who takes care of a building. |
| 6. |
jewel |
1. a rare stone, such as a diamond. 2. a
piece of jewelry. |
| 7. |
jogger |
a person who jogs. |
| 8. |
badger |
an animal that digs holes in the ground to live in. |
| 9. |
journey |
a trip. |
| 10. |
jaguar |
a wild animal that looks like a leopard. |
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