Consonant Blends

Front

What is a consonant blend?

Back

A consonant blend is a group of two or three consonants that appear together in a word, where each consonant sound can be heard. For example, 'bl' in 'blue'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the 'cr' blend.

Back

Crab.

Front

What is the 'gl' blend?

Back

The 'gl' blend is a combination of the consonants 'g' and 'l' that appear together in a word, such as in 'glove'.

Front

Identify a word that contains the 'gr' blend.

Back

Green.

Front

What does the 'sc' blend sound like?

Back

The 'sc' blend sounds like 's' followed by 'k', as in 'school'.

Front

Provide an example of a word with the 'pr' blend.

Back

Prince.

Front

What is the 'sl' blend?

Back

The 'sl' blend is a combination of 's' and 'l', as in 'slip'.

Front

Name a word that has the 'st' blend.

Back

Star.

Front

What is a common word with the 'tr' blend?

Back

Tree.

Front

Explain the 'tw' blend.

Back

The 'tw' blend consists of the sounds 't' and 'w', as in 'twin'.