3 letter blends

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What are 3 letter blends?

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Three letter blends are groups of three consonants that appear together in a word, where each consonant is pronounced individually, such as 'shr', 'spr', and 'thr'.

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Give an example of a word that contains the blend 'shr'.

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An example of a word that contains the blend 'shr' is 'shrink'.

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What is the blend in the word 'splash'?

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The blend in the word 'splash' is 'spl'.

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Identify a word that uses the blend 'thr'.

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A word that uses the blend 'thr' is 'three'.

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What is the purpose of using blends in words?

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Blends help in the pronunciation and spelling of words, making it easier to read and write.

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List three examples of 3 letter blends.

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Examples of 3 letter blends include 'shr', 'spr', and 'thr'.

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What is the blend in the word 'spring'?

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The blend in the word 'spring' is 'spr'.

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How do blends affect the pronunciation of words?

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Blends affect pronunciation by combining multiple consonant sounds, which can create a unique sound that is distinct from the individual letters.

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What is a common mistake students make when learning blends?

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A common mistake is not pronouncing each consonant in the blend clearly, leading to mispronunciation of the word.

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Provide a sentence using the blend 'spl'.

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The splash from the wave soaked my shoes.