Blending and Analyzing CVC Words

Blend the following sounds to make a word: /c/ /a/ /t/

• cot

• cat

• cut

• cap

Answer explanation

Blending the sounds /c/, /a/, and /t/ together forms the word 'cat'. The other options do not match these sounds in the correct order.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

Which of the following is a CVC word?

• dog

• tree

• play

• blue

Answer explanation

A CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) word has a structure of a consonant followed by a vowel and then another consonant. 'Dog' fits this pattern, while 'tree', 'play', and 'blue' do not.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2D

CCSS.L.3.2F

Blend the sounds /s/ /i/ /t/ to form a word.

• sat

• sit

• set

• sip

Answer explanation

Blending the sounds /s/, /i/, and /t/ together forms the word 'sit'. The other options do not match these sounds in the correct order.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the vowel sound in the word "pen"?

• /a/

• /e/

• /i/

• /o/

Answer explanation

The vowel sound in the word "pen" is /e/. This is the short vowel sound that corresponds to the letter 'e' in the word, distinguishing it from other vowel sounds like /a/, /i/, and /o/.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is made by blending the sounds /m/ /a/ /p/?

• mop

• map

• mat

• man

Answer explanation

The sounds /m/ /a/ /p/ blend together to form the word 'map'. The other options do not match these sounds, making 'map' the correct answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word has the same ending sound as "cat"?

• mat

• can

• cap

• cut

Answer explanation

The word "mat" has the same ending sound as "cat". Both words end with the "-at" sound, making "mat" the correct choice. The other options do not share this ending sound.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.1.2B

CCSS.RF.1.2C

CCSS.RF.1.2D

CCSS.RF.K.2D

Analyze the word "sun." Which letter is the vowel?

• s

• u

• n

• None

Answer explanation

In the word 'sun', the letter 'u' is the only vowel. Vowels in English are a, e, i, o, and u. Therefore, the correct answer is 'u'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3A

Which of these words is NOT a CVC word?

• bed

• run

• stop

• pig

Answer explanation

A CVC word consists of a consonant, a vowel, and another consonant. 'Stop' has four letters and includes a consonant cluster ('st'), making it not a CVC word. The other options ('bed', 'run', 'pig') are all CVC words.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2D

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word can be made by changing the first sound in "bat" to /h/?

• hat

• cat

• mat

• pat

Answer explanation

Changing the first sound in 'bat' from /b/ to /h/ gives us 'hat'. The other options ('cat', 'mat', 'pat') change different sounds and do not match the requirement.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.1.2B

CCSS.RF.1.2C

CCSS.RF.1.2D

CCSS.RF.K.2D

Which word has a different vowel sound than the others?

• pin

• win

• pan

• tin

Answer explanation

The word 'pan' has a different vowel sound compared to 'pin', 'win', and 'tin', which all have a short 'i' sound. 'Pan' has a short 'a' sound, making it the odd one out.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A