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Drills for SH/J

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Initial Position
she – jee (jee = name; works well in class)
shore – genre
she - genre
ship - gyp (Note: “gyp” may carry offensive connotations—use with caution)
shore - jour
shame - jambe *(French for “leg”)
shell - gel
shack - Jacques
mesh - mélange *(mélange means “mixture”)
wish - visage *(visage means “face”)

Medial Position
pressure – pleasure
fishing – vision
nation – measure
mission – leisure
cushion – decision

Final Position
cash – beige
lash – rouge
bash – beige

Sh/J Sentences


The stylish chef measured the beige sugar before she started the dish.
Rosa’s leisure schedule includes a short session of gentle stretching.
The fresh ocean breeze gave the passengers a pleasant, almost magical sensation.
She usually enjoys shopping for casual beige jackets at the local boutique.
During the show, the director urged the actors to project their emotions clearly.

The researcher shared a visual chart showing how pressure changes over time.
He polished the fragile glass jar until it shone with a soft, golden glow.
The musician cherished the unusual genre that blended sharp rhythms with lush harmonies.
They scheduled a short revision session to measure their progress.
The stylish journalist rushed to finish her article about cultural fashion trends.