Final answer:
To sort words alphabetically, we compare them letter by letter. For sorting by spelling patterns, we identify and underline specific letter groupings in words before sorting them into groups.
Step-by-step explanation:
Sorting Words Alphabetically and by Spelling Pattern
To determine which group of words comes second alphabetically, we'll need to compare the words letter by letter, starting with the first letter of each word. If the first letters are the same, we move to the second letters, and so on, until a difference is found. This can be a useful exercise in improving both alphabetizing skills and recognizing spelling patterns.
For example, imagine we have the words finally, cathedral, respectfully, jewellike, and ballads. To sort them alphabetically, we would list them as follows: ballads, cathedral, finally, jewellike, respectfully.
When sorting words based on spelling patterns, we underline or note the specific letters that match the pattern. For instance, if we're looking for the spelling pattern for '[ch],' we would underline those letters in relevant words. Then we'd sort the words into groups based on whether they contain the spelling pattern we're focusing on.