Blends and Digraphs

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What is a blend in phonics?

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

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What is a digraph in phonics?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that make one sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship' or 'ch' in 'chair'.

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

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An example of a word with the blend 'fl' is 'flower'.

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What is the ending sound in the word 'lamp'?

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The ending sound in 'lamp' is 'mp'.

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What is the first sound in the word 'hat'?

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The first sound in 'hat' is 'h'.

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What is the first sound in the word 'bat'?

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The first sound in 'bat' is 'b'.

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What is the first sound in the word 'mat'?

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The first sound in 'mat' is 'm'.

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What are some common blends in English?

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Common blends include 'st', 'br', 'cl', 'fl', 'gr', and 'tr'.

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What is the difference between a blend and a digraph?

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A blend consists of two or more consonants that are pronounced together but retain their individual sounds, while a digraph consists of two letters that create a single sound.

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How do you identify a blend in a word?

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To identify a blend, look for two or more consonants that appear together at the beginning or end of a word and can be pronounced together.