s and l blends

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What are 's blends'?

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S blends are combinations of the letter 's' with other consonants to create a new sound, like 'sl', 'sm', 'sn', 'sp', and 'st'.

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What is an example of an 's blend'?

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An example of an 's blend' is 'sl' as in 'slide'.

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What are 'l blends'?

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L blends are combinations of the letter 'l' with other consonants to create a new sound, like 'bl', 'cl', 'fl', 'gl', and 'pl'.

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What is an example of an 'l blend'?

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An example of an 'l blend' is 'bl' as in 'blue'.

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What sound does 'sl' make?

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The 'sl' blend makes a sound like 's' followed by 'l', as in 'slip'.

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What sound does 'pl' make?

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The 'pl' blend makes a sound like 'p' followed by 'l', as in 'play'.

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Can you name a word that starts with 'sn'?

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A word that starts with 'sn' is 'snake'.

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Can you name a word that starts with 'fl'?

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A word that starts with 'fl' is 'flower'.

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What is the difference between 's blends' and 'l blends'?

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The difference is that 's blends' start with the letter 's' combined with another consonant, while 'l blends' start with the letter 'l' combined with another consonant.

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What is a common word that uses the 'sp' blend?

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A common word that uses the 'sp' blend is 'spoon'.