Phonics quiz 1

The 'a' in the word 'shape' is

• long

• short

• silent

• Part of a dipthong

The "O" in the word "Out" is ..

• short

• long

• silent

• part of a dipthong

The "i" in the word "Plain" is ...

• long

• short

• silent

• part of dipthong

What is the main goal of phonics teaching ?

• To improve the English spelling system so its easier to learn.

• To help the students learn to read

• To describe the history of writing systems

How many sounds (i.e., phonemes) in the word, "run?"

• 2

• 3

• 1

How many sounds (i.e., phonemes) in the word, "laughed?"

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many sounds (i.e., phonemes) in the word, "grass?"

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which word has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "shark"?

• bark

• crab

• beach

• shell

Which word has the same sound you hear in the middle of "park"?

• orange

• art

• shirt

• purple

Which word has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "snail"?

• sunny

• snake

• squirrel

• shark