A few problems with “ch”
1) check (=verify) – cheque (money) – Czech (from the Czech Republic)
In North America, cheque is usually spelt check.
Could you please __________ if the ___________ man has already paid in the _____________?
2) French words used in English usually retain the “sh” pronunciation of the letters “ch”.
chic, champagne, chaise longue, chalet, chandelier, chaperone, chauffeur …
She is chic but cheeky!
That chap is my chaperone.
The champions drank champagne.
The chalet is quite chilly.
There are three chairs and a chaise longue in the living room.
3) All words in English which begin with chl- or chr- are derived from Greek and are pronounced “k”.
chlorine, chlorophyll …
chromium, chrome, Christian, Christmas, chrysalis …
4) Some “ch” words which are derived from Greek are pronounced “k”.
chameleon, chaos, character, choir, choreographer, chemistry …
Examples:
I wrote a cheque to pay the chauffeur.
Christmas is always chaotic in my house!
In chemistry we’re learning about chlorine and chromium.
The Czech choir are staying in a chic chalet.
The choreographer bought a chrome chandelier.
