Phonics Review - Ece 3340
This quiz is a review of phonics and will be used for instructional planning purposes.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which word has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "shark"?
- A.
Crab
- B.
Beach
- C.
Shell
- D.
Sand
Correct Answer
C. ShellExplanation
The word "shell" has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "shark." Both words start with the "sh" sound.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which word has the same sound you hear in the middle of "park"?
- A.
Orange
- B.
Art
- C.
Shirt
- D.
Purple
Correct Answer
B. ArtExplanation
The word "art" has the same sound you hear in the middle of "park." Both words have the same "ar" sound.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which word has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "snail"?
- A.
Slug
- B.
Skunk
- C.
Squirrel
- D.
Snake
Correct Answer
D. SnakeExplanation
The word "snake" has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "snail" because both words start with the "s" sound.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which word has the same short vowel sound you here in "lunch"?
- A.
Ham
- B.
Chips
- C.
Pop
- D.
Nuts
Correct Answer
D. NutsExplanation
The word "nuts" has the same short vowel sound as the word "lunch". Both words have the "uh" sound in the middle, which is a short vowel sound.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which word has the same long vowel sound you here in "note"?
- A.
Write
- B.
Fold
- C.
Paper
- D.
Read
Correct Answer
B. FoldExplanation
The word "fold" has the same long vowel sound as the word "note". The "o" in "fold" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, just like the "o" in "note".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose all of the RIMES.
- A.
Ocean & commotion
- B.
Bat & cat
- C.
Stair & glare
- D.
Stop & pop
Correct Answer(s)
B. Bat & cat
D. Stop & popExplanation
The correct answer is "bat & cat, stop & pop" because these pairs of words rhyme. Rhyming words have similar sounds at the end, specifically the vowel and consonant sounds. In the given options, "bat & cat" and "stop & pop" have the same "at" and "op" sounds respectively, making them rhyme. The other pairs, "ocean & commotion" and "stair & glare," do not have similar sounds at the end, so they do not rhyme.Rate this question:
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- 7.
High frequency words and sight words are the same thing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
High frequency words and sight words are not the same thing. High frequency words refer to words that appear frequently in texts, regardless of their level of difficulty. These words are important for developing reading fluency. On the other hand, sight words are specific words that are taught to children to recognize instantly, without needing to decode them. These words are often taught because they do not follow regular phonetic patterns and cannot be easily sounded out. Therefore, while high frequency words may include sight words, they are not synonymous.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many syllables are in the word alligator?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
The word "alligator" has four syllables: al-li-ga-tor. Each syllable consists of a vowel sound, and in this word, there are four distinct vowel sounds, hence four syllables.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is a phoneme?
- A.
A symbol, in the English language it is a letter
- B.
A word
- C.
Smallest unit of sound
- D.
Syllable
Correct Answer
C. Smallest unit of soundExplanation
A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language. It is not a symbol or a letter, as these are representations of phonemes. It is also not a word or a syllable, as these are made up of multiple phonemes. Instead, a phoneme refers to the individual sounds that make up words and differentiate meaning in a language.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many phonemes are in the words cat, chat, fish, blue?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
These words do not have the same number of phonemes.
Correct Answer
A. 3Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because each word (cat, chat, fish, blue) has three distinct sounds or phonemes. In "cat," the phonemes are /k/, /æ/, and /t/. In "chat," the phonemes are /tʃ/, /æ/, and /t/. In "fish," the phonemes are /f/, /ɪ/, and /ʃ/. And in "blue," the phonemes are /b/, /l/, and /u/. Therefore, all the words have three phonemes.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many graphemes are in the words cat, chat, fish, blue?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
These words do not have the same number of graphemes.
Correct Answer
D. These words do not have the same number of graphemes.Explanation
The correct answer is "These words do not have the same number of graphemes." This is because each word has a different number of graphemes. The word "cat" has three graphemes, "chat" has four graphemes, "fish" has four graphemes, and "blue" has four graphemes. Therefore, the words do not have the same number of graphemes.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which word contains a final e pattern?
- A.
Bay
- B.
Late
- C.
Rain
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. LateExplanation
The word "late" contains a final e pattern. The final e in "late" follows the consonant-vowel-consonant-e (CVCe) pattern, where the e at the end of the word makes the vowel in the middle long.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which two words from the following list have the same vowel sound:
- A.
Kept
- B.
Bag
- C.
Weigh
- D.
Head
- E.
Be
Correct Answer(s)
A. Kept
D. HeadExplanation
The words "kept" and "head" have the same vowel sound, specifically the short "e" sound. Both words contain the vowel sound /ɛ/.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the consonant blend in the word fist?
Correct Answer(s)
stExplanation
The consonant blend in the word "fist" is "st". A consonant blend is a combination of two or more consonant sounds that appear together in a word without any vowels between them. In the word "fist", the consonant sounds "f" and "s" appear together, creating the blend "st".Rate this question:
- 15.
What is the consonant blend in the word slip?
Correct Answer(s)
slExplanation
The consonant blend in the word "slip" is "sl". A consonant blend is formed when two or more consonant sounds are combined together without losing their individual sounds. In the word "slip", the "s" and "l" sounds are blended together to create the initial consonant blend "sl".Rate this question:
- 16.
What is the consonant blend in the word stride?
Correct Answer(s)
strExplanation
The consonant blend in the word "stride" is "str". A consonant blend is a combination of two or more consonant sounds that appear together in a word without any vowels in between. In "stride", the "s" and "t" sounds come together to form the consonant blend "str".Rate this question:
- 17.
What is the consonant blend in the word prod?
Correct Answer(s)
prExplanation
The consonant blend in the word "prod" is "pr". A consonant blend is when two or more consonant sounds are blended together, but each sound can still be heard. In this case, the "p" and "r" sounds are blended together to form the consonant blend "pr".Rate this question:
- 18.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long a sound?
- A.
Ea
- B.
Oa
- C.
Ai
Correct Answer
C. AiExplanation
The spelling pattern "ai" is a common way to represent the long a sound in words. Examples of words that follow this pattern include "rain," "train," and "pain." This pattern is often taught to young learners as they begin to recognize and understand the different ways that sounds can be represented in written language.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long e sound?
- A.
A--e
- B.
Ee
- C.
I--e
Correct Answer
B. EeExplanation
The spelling pattern for the long e sound is "ee". This pattern is commonly found in words like "bee", "see", and "tree", where the double "e" represents the long e sound.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long i sound?
- A.
Igh
- B.
Ai
- C.
Oi
Correct Answer
A. IghExplanation
The spelling pattern for the long i sound is "igh".Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long o sound?
- A.
Oo
- B.
Oa
- C.
Oy
Correct Answer
B. OaExplanation
The spelling pattern "oa" is a common way to represent the long o sound in words. Examples include "boat," "coat," and "road."Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long u sound?
- A.
Ou
- B.
Ew
- C.
U
Correct Answer(s)
B. Ew
C. UExplanation
The spelling pattern for the long u sound can be seen in words like "few" and "dew" where the "ew" combination makes the long u sound. Additionally, the letter "u" itself can also represent the long u sound in words like "use" and "music". Therefore, both "ew" and "u" are correct spelling patterns for the long u sound.Rate this question:
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- 23.
How many syllables in envelope?
Correct Answer(s)
3Explanation
The word "envelope" has three syllables. The syllables are en-ve-lope. Each syllable contains a vowel sound and is pronounced separately when saying the word.Rate this question:
- 24.
How many syllables in computer?
Correct Answer(s)
3Explanation
The word "computer" has three syllables. The syllables are "com-pu-ter." The first syllable is "com," the second syllable is "pu," and the third syllable is "ter." Therefore, the correct answer is 3.Rate this question:
- 25.
How many syllables in cars?
Correct Answer(s)
1Explanation
The word "cars" has only one syllable. A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that contains a vowel sound. In the word "cars," the vowel sound is the "a" sound, and there are no other vowel sounds or separate vowel-consonant combinations that would create additional syllables. Therefore, the word "cars" has only one syllable.Rate this question:
- 26.
How many syllables in watches?
Correct Answer(s)
2Explanation
The word "watches" has two syllables. The first syllable is "wat" and the second syllable is "ches". Each syllable contains one vowel sound, making a total of two syllables in the word "watches".Rate this question:
- 27.
Which of the following words contain a schwa?
- A.
Envelope
- B.
Computer
- C.
Effect
- D.
Melody
- E.
Cars
Correct Answer(s)
A. Envelope
C. Effect
D. MelodyExplanation
The words "envelope," "effect," and "melody" contain a schwa. A schwa is a neutral vowel sound that is often represented by the letter "e" in English. In "envelope," the schwa sound is heard in the second syllable. In "effect," the schwa sound is heard in the first syllable. In "melody," the schwa sound is heard in the second syllable. The other words, "computer" and "cars," do not contain a schwa sound.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which of the following words contain a digraph?
- A.
Mouse
- B.
Chain
- C.
Boyfriend
- D.
Shoulder
- E.
Oil
- F.
Person
- G.
Debt
- H.
Boil
- I.
Shutter
- J.
Cards
- K.
Some
Correct Answer(s)
B. Chain
D. Shoulder
G. Debt
I. ShutterExplanation
The words "chain," "shoulder," "debt," and "shutter" contain digraphs. A digraph is a combination of two letters that represent a single sound. In the word "chain," the letters "ch" make the /tʃ/ sound. In "shoulder," the letters "sh" make the /ʃ/ sound. In "debt," the letters "de" make the /d/ sound. And in "shutter," the letters "sh" make the /ʃ/ sound.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Which of the following contain a diphthong?
- A.
Mouse
- B.
Chain
- C.
Boyfriend
- D.
Shoulder
- E.
Oil
- F.
Person
- G.
Debt
- H.
Boil
- I.
Shutter
- J.
Cards
- K.
Some
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mouse
C. Boyfriend
E. Oil
H. BoilExplanation
A diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds pronounced in a single syllable. In the given options, "mouse" contains the diphthong /au/ as in /maʊs/, "boyfriend" contains the diphthong /ɔɪ/ as in /bɔɪˌfrɛnd/, "oil" contains the diphthong /ɔɪ/ as in /ɔɪl/, and "boil" contains the diphthong /ɔɪ/ as in /bɔɪl/.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Choose all of the following that describe your phonics comfort level after completing this "quiz."
- A.
It was easy, I breezed right through it.
- B.
It was a good refresher, it helped me remember a few things I had forgotten.
- C.
I struggled, a review in class to help solidify concepts would be great.
- D.
I wanted to scream. I don't remember being taught most of this, please go over in class.
Explanation
The given correct answer for this question is "It was a good refresher, it helped me remember a few things I had forgotten." This answer suggests that the quiz served as a helpful reminder of previously learned phonics concepts. It implies that the individual had some prior knowledge but needed a refresher to reinforce their understanding.Rate this question:
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