When is the 's' sound spelt with 'sc'?

Part ofLanguage and LiteracyWritingYear 3Year 4

Watch: Spelling the 's' sound with 'sc'

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Some words have a silent 'c', here are some examples:

  • Science
  • Scene
  • Crescent
  • Fascinating

Can you think of any more?

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