Consonant Blends spl, spr, str

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What is a consonant blend?

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A consonant blend is a group of two or three consonants that appear together in a word, where each consonant sound is heard. For example, in the word 'spray', 's' and 'p' are blended together.

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What does 'spl' stand for in consonant blends?

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The 'spl' blend is found in words like 'splash' and 'spleen'. It combines the sounds of 's', 'p', and 'l'.

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What does 'spr' stand for in consonant blends?

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The 'spr' blend is found in words like 'spring' and 'sprout'. It combines the sounds of 's', 'p', and 'r'.

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What does 'str' stand for in consonant blends?

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The 'str' blend is found in words like 'street' and 'strong'. It combines the sounds of 's', 't', and 'r'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the 'spl' blend?

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An example of a word with the 'spl' blend is 'splash'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the 'spr' blend?

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An example of a word with the 'spr' blend is 'sprout'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the 'str' blend?

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An example of a word with the 'str' blend is 'street'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'strip'?

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The word 'strip' refers to a long, narrow piece of something, such as a strip of land or a strip of paper.

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What does the word 'veer' mean?

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The word 'veer' means to change direction suddenly.

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What does the word 'moisture' mean?

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Moisture refers to the presence of a small amount of water or liquid in the air or on a surface.