L Blends

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What are L blends?

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L blends are consonant blends that include the letter 'L' and another consonant, such as 'bl', 'cl', 'fl', 'gl', 'pl', and 'sl'. They are used to form words where the 'L' sound is combined with another consonant.

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Give an example of a word that starts with the L blend 'bl'.

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An example of a word that starts with the L blend 'bl' is 'black'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'glad'?

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The word 'glad' means feeling pleasure or happiness.

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Provide a sentence using the word 'plug'.

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I need to plug in the TV.

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What does the word 'plant' refer to in gardening?

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In gardening, 'plant' refers to putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow.

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What color is described by the word 'black'?

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The color 'black' is the darkest color, resulting from the absence of light.

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What does it mean to 'slip' on ice?

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To 'slip' on ice means to lose your balance and fall due to the slippery surface.

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List three examples of L blends.

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Three examples of L blends are: 'bl' as in 'blue', 'cl' as in 'clap', and 'fl' as in 'fly'.

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What is the function of blends in phonics?

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Blends in phonics help children learn to combine sounds to form words, improving their reading and pronunciation skills.

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How do you identify an L blend in a word?

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An L blend can be identified by looking for two consonants at the beginning of a word where one of the consonants is 'L'.