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Summary
Words which end in '-ture' and '-sure' sound and look similar but are spelt differently. In this summary, you'll learn how the sounds these words make affects how they are spelt.
If the word makes a 'zh' sound, it's spelt with '-sure'.
Treasure has a 'zh' sound. | Pleasure has a 'zh' sound. | Exposure has a 'zh' sound. |
If the word makes a 'tch' sound, it's spelt with '-ture'.
Picture has a 'tch' sound. | Creature has a 'tch' sound. | Fracture has a 'tch' sound. |
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Question: If a word makes a 'tch' sound, which ending should it have?
Answer: If the word makes a 'tch' sound, use 'ture'. For example, creature has a 'tch' sound, so use -ture.
Question: If a word makes a 'zh' sound, which ending should it have?
Answer: If the word makes a 'zh' sound, use 'sure'. For example, treasure has a 'zh' sound, so use -sure.
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