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-tch and -dge words

After a short vowel, use tch and dge. A free 1st grade spelling list: hear each word, print a practice sheet, or take the test.

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The words

  • watch
  • catch
  • bridge
  • badge
  • fudge
  • match
  • patch
  • fetch
  • itch
  • pitch
  • edge
  • hedge
  • judge
  • ledge
  • dodge
  • kitchen
  • hatch
  • stretch
  • sketch
  • scratch
  • switch
  • ditch
  • latch
  • notch
  • clutch
  • twitch
  • ketchup
  • ridge
  • nudge
  • budge
  • wedge
  • lodge
  • pledge

Tricky words to learn by heart

These come up alongside this pattern but don't follow it.

  • shoe
  • door
  • floor

In a sentence

  • watch: The dragon likes to watch the stars at night.
  • catch: The puppy will catch the ball in its mouth.
  • bridge: The dragon flew over the bridge to the castle.
  • badge: The knight wore a shiny badge on his cloak.
  • fudge: The elf shared a square of warm fudge.
  • match: The wizard lit a candle with one match.

Mistakes to watch for

For grown-ups helping at home: these are the kinds of slips this pattern tends to bring.

WordOften written as
watchwotch, watsh
catchcach, katch
bridgebridj, bridg
badgebadj, badg
fudgefudj, fuge

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