Phonics and Vocabulary Quiz: Focus on the Letter H

1. What is worn on the head for protection?

Shoes

Hat

Glasses

Helmet

A helmet is specifically designed to protect the head from injury, while hats, glasses, and shoes do not offer the same level of protection.

Explanation

A helmet is specifically designed to protect the head from injury, while hats, glasses, and shoes do not offer the same level of protection.

2. What is another word for a female monarch?

King

Queen

Duchess

Prince

A kite is a bird of prey, not a term used to refer to a female monarch. 'Queen' is the correct term for a female monarch.

Explanation

A kite is a bird of prey, not a term used to refer to a female monarch. 'Queen' is the correct term for a female monarch.

3. What body part rhymes with 'leg'?

Foot

Elbow

Knee

Hand

The question asks for a body part that rhymes with 'leg,' and the correct answer is 'elbow' which sounds similar in terms of rhyme and the number of syllables.

Explanation

The question asks for a body part that rhymes with 'leg,' and the correct answer is 'elbow' which sounds similar in terms of rhyme and the number of syllables.

4. What is a hamster?

Elephant

Giraffe

Hamster

Turtle

Elephants, giraffes, and turtles are all significantly larger animals compared to hamsters and are not typically kept as pets.

Explanation

Elephants, giraffes, and turtles are all significantly larger animals compared to hamsters and are not typically kept as pets.

5. What animal is commonly associated with Australia?

Giraffe

Monkey

King

Penguin

Kangaroos are unique to Australia and are often depicted as a symbol of the country.

Explanation

Kangaroos are unique to Australia and are often depicted as a symbol of the country.

6. What is question mark in the field of punctuation?

Comma

Semicolon

Exclamation point

Quilt

In this question, the correct answer is a play on words. 'Question mark' typically refers to the punctuation symbol '?', however, the correct answer here is 'quilt', which is a type of bedding or blanket.

Explanation

In this question, the correct answer is a play on words. 'Question mark' typically refers to the punctuation symbol '?', however, the correct answer here is 'quilt', which is a type of bedding or blanket.