Phonics Foundations: Mastering English Sounds

Which letter is always followed by 'u' to make the 'qu' sound?

• J

• K

• P

• Q

What sound does the letter 'C' make in the word 'circus'?

• ch

• k

• sh

• s

Which letter can make both a soft and hard sound?

• X

• B

• C

• G

What sound does the letter 'G' make in the word 'giggle'?

• g

• zh

• d

• j

What sound does the letter 'X' make at the beginning of a word?

• s

• z

• f

• ks

Which vowel sound is in the word 'cake'?

• short a

• long a

• short e

• long e

What is the sound of 'U' when used in the word 'Cube'?

• oo

• a

• uh

• u

What is the correct spelling for the sound /k/ at the beginning of a word?

• q

• c

• k

• ch

Which word does not have the same vowel sound as the others?

• jam

• cat

• bat

• hat

Which word contains a short 'o' sound?

• bone

• top

• nose

• boat