Understanding Consonant Clusters

What is a consonant cluster?

• A vowel sound that follows a consonant.

• A single consonant in a syllable.

• A group of two or more consonants occurring together in a syllable.

• A group of vowels occurring together in a syllable.

Identify the consonant cluster in the word 'spring'.

• ring

• sp

• sprin

• spr

Which of the following is a two-consonant cluster? (st, s, t)

• st

• tt

• ss

• stt

In the word 'climb', what type of cluster is present?

• consonant cluster

• vowel cluster

• phoneme cluster

• syllable cluster

Choose the word with a consonant cluster: (cat, tree, street)

• bat

• sand

• treehouse

• street

What is the difference between initial and final consonant clusters?

• Initial consonant clusters are found in the middle of words.

• Initial consonant clusters are at the beginning of words, while final consonant clusters are at the end.

• Initial consonant clusters can only contain vowels.

• Final consonant clusters are always longer than initial ones.

Identify the consonant cluster in the word 'flame'.

• fl

• me

• la

• flame

Which of the following words contains a three-consonant cluster? (strange, cat, dog)

• strange

• cat

• stranger

• dog

What is an example of a consonant cluster at the end of a word?

• nd

• mp

• tr

• st

In the word 'twist', how many consonants form the cluster?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4