Understanding the 'ng' Sound

The video tutorial introduces the concept of digraphs, focusing on the NG sound. It explains how two letters can make one sound and provides examples of words containing the NG sound, such as 'thing', 'long', 'swing', 'sung', and 'wing'. The tutorial includes pronunciation tips and encourages viewers to practice blending sounds. The video concludes with encouragement to continue practicing phonics.

What is a digraph?

• A single letter making two sounds

• Two letters making one sound

• Two letters making two sounds

• A single letter making one sound

Which letters form the 'ng' sound?

• N and G

• N and K

• M and K

• M and G

How should you position your tongue to make the 'ng' sound?

• Curl it to the front

• Keep it flat

• Curl it to the back

• Press it against the roof

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

• Thin

• Thick

• Thud

• Thing

What is another word with the 'ng' sound that means 'not short'?

• Ring

• Long

• Song

• Strong

What is an example of a word with 'ng' that you might find in a park?

• Tree

• Bench

• Swing

• Slide

What is the process of combining sounds to form a word called?

• Joining

• Mixing

• Merging

• Blending

Which word with 'ng' is related to music?

• Ring

• Song

• Bang

• Sing

What is a word with 'ng' that describes a part of a butterfly?

• Body

• Wing

• Leg

• Antenna

What should you do to improve your pronunciation of the 'ng' sound?

• Say it once

• Practice regularly

• Forget about it

• Ignore it