Problem Explanation:
The task is to categorize words based on the sound of the letter "c" in each word. The two categories are:
1.
Soft "c" sounds (/s/): Words where "c" sounds like an "s" (e.g., "city").
2.
Hard "c" sounds (/k/): Words where "c" sounds like a "k" (e.g., "camp").
Solution Approach:
We will analyze each word and determine whether the "c" in the word makes a soft (/s/) or hard (/k/) sound. Then, we will place the words in the appropriate column.
#### Words to Categorize:
1.
Clock
2.
City
3.
Celery
4.
Can
5.
Camp
6.
Braces
7.
Mice
8.
Cooking
9.
Camera
---
Step-by-Step Analysis:
1.
Clock
- The "c" in "clock" sounds like a "k" (/k/).
- Category: Hard "c" sounds (/k/).
2.
City
- The "c" in "city" sounds like an "s" (/s/).
- Category: Soft "c" sounds (/s/).
3.
Celery
- The "c" in "celery" sounds like an "s" (/s/).
- Category: Soft "c" sounds (/s/).
4.
Can
- The "c" in "can" sounds like a "k" (/k/).
- Category: Hard "c" sounds (/k/).
5.
Camp
- The "c" in "camp" sounds like a "k" (/k/).
- Category: Hard "c" sounds (/k/).
6.
Braces
- The "c" in "braces" sounds like an "s" (/s/).
- Category: Soft "c" sounds (/s/).
7.
Mice
- The "c" in "mice" sounds like an "s" (/s/).
- Category: Soft "c" sounds (/s/).
8.
Cooking
- The "c" in "cooking" sounds like a "k" (/k/).
- Category: Hard "c" sounds (/k/).
9.
Camera
- The "c" in "camera" sounds like a "k" (/k/).
- Category: Hard "c" sounds (/k/).
---
Final Answer:
Based on the analysis, the words should be placed as follows:
#### Soft "c" sounds (/s/):
- City
- Celery
- Braces
- Mice
#### Hard "c" sounds (/k/):
- Clock
- Can
- Camp
- Cooking
- Camera
---
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Soft "c" sounds (/s/)} & \text{Hard "c" sounds (/k/)} \\
\hline
\text{City} & \text{Clock} \\
\text{Celery} & \text{Can} \\
\text{Braces} & \text{Camp} \\
\text{Mice} & \text{Cooking} \\
& \text{Camera} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of hard c soft c worksheet.
