Sound and Spelling Patterns 2

Here are more examples of sound/spelling correlations.  The numbers of the consonants correspond to page 15 in Well Said, 2nd edition.

14.  These words have the zh sound as in Asia.

   treasure    azure    fissure    lesion    visual    confusion   illusion

16.  These words have the dz sound as in judge.

   region    register    agility    injure    schedule    module    surgery

Print off this page.  You will hear the sentences with zh and dz sounds on the listening link.  Write in the word you hear.

1.  Mental illness can cause _____________ and __________ in many patients.

2.  The color of ____________ creates a pleasing __________ effect.

3.  Cultural ______________ will disspell any __________________ people may have about foreign cultures.

4.  John is _______________ to meet his boss at the ___________ office.

5.  A _____________ can be a wound on the skin or a_____________ change in part of a person's body such as the brain or lungs, caused by ____________ or serious illness.