Identifying Consonant Blends in Words

This video tutorial covers consonant blends, which are combinations of two or three consonants that create distinct sounds, often at the beginning of words. The video provides examples of various blends, including BL, CL, FL, GL, PL, BR, CR, DR, FR, GR, PR, TR, SK, SL, SP, SM, SN, ST, SW, TW, SCR, SHR, SPR, SPL, SQU, STR, and THR. Each blend is explained with examples to help learners understand and recognize these sounds in words.

What is a consonant blend?

• A silent letter in a word

• A single vowel sound

• Two or three consonants making a distinct sound

• A combination of vowels and consonants

Which of the following words contains the 'bl' sound?

• Glee

• Flick

• Climb

• Blanket

Identify the word with the 'cl' consonant blend.

• Glow

• Brain

• Drink

• Class

Which word uses the 'fl' sound?

• Grapes

• Frown

• Flip

• Spoon

Select the word that contains the 'gl' blend.

• Prank

• Glove

• Twist

• Scream

Which of these words has the 'pl' sound?

• Smog

• Snake

• Crib

• Plant

Identify the word with the 'br' consonant blend.

• Brain

• Ski

• Twirl

• Squeeze

Which word uses the 'cr' sound?

• Glee

• Crawl

• Spoon

• Twist

Select the word that contains the 'dr' blend.

• Ski

• Drive

• Spoon

• Twist

Which of these words has the 'fr' sound?

• Ski

• Twist

• Frog

• Spoon