Phonics Rules using the Sonday System Reading Program

What is the Fizzle rule or the rule for doubling f, s, z, and l at the end of a word?

• Doubled at the end of a word after a single vowel

• Always doubled at the beginning of a word

• Never doubled

• Only doubled after a consonant

Which of the following words follows the Fizzle rule or the rule for doubling f, s, z, and l at the end of a word?

• jazz

• meet

• pack

• may

What is the first choice for spelling the long sound of "e" in the middle of a word?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a word with the 'ee' rule?

• feet

• meet

• see

• pack

The rule for 'ay' is that it is always used at the ______ of a word.

• end

• beginning

• middle

• second syllable

Which of the following words uses 'ay' at the end of the word?

• may

• pack

• hat

• duck

What is the rule for using -ck at the end of a word?

• Use -ck after a long vowel

• Use -ck after a short vowel

• Use -ck at the beginning of a word

• Use -ck after a consonant

Which of the following words is an example of the -ck rule?

• deck

• see

• lay

• bell

Short vowel sounds are found at the ______ or ______ of a word.

• beginning, middle

• end, middle

• beginning, end

• middle, end

Which of the following is NOT a short vowel?

• a

• e

• o

• y