Phonemic Awareness Quiz

What is the middle sound in the word "hat"?

• /a/

• /h/

• /t/

• /s/

What tool can teachers use to help students with phonemic awareness?

• Calculators

• Mirrors

• Paintbrushes

• Rulers

What is an example of a CVC word appropriate for Kindergarten PA instruction?

• Book

• Tree

• Cat

• Chair

What is the word formed by blending the sounds /s/ /i/ /p/?

• Sip

• Sap

• Sup

• Sop

What is one way teachers can help students understand sound segments?

• Writing stories

• Reading silently

• Drawing pictures

• Using arm motions

What does mastery in segmenting indicate?

• Fast writing speed

• Strong auditory processing and memory

• Good drawing skills

• Excellent math skills

What is an example of distinguishing sounds based on whether the sound is voiced or not?

• Distingushing /m/ from /n/

• Distinguishing /a/ from /e/

• Distinguishing /p/ from /b/

• Distinguishing /r/ from /z/

What do students learn to feel when using mirrors for sound production?

• How cute they look

• The color of the mirror

• The shape of the mirror

• Mouth shape, placement, airflow, and vibrations

What is phonemic awareness NOT about?

• Isolating the sounds in words

• Recognizing letters

• Feeling airflow

• Mouth form

What is the final step in the phonemic awareness sequence?

• Distinguishing nuanced sound differences

• Writing letters

• Drawing pictures

• Counting numbers