Ece 3340 Hybrid Phonics Review
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 in the middle as the word "park". Both words have the same "ar" sound in the middle, making them sound similar.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 "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 "note". In both words, the vowel sound is represented by the letter "o" followed by the letter "e". Therefore, "fold" is the correct answer.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 with each other. Rhyming words have similar sounds at the end, and in this case, "bat" and "cat" as well as "stop" and "pop" have the same ending sound. The other pairs of words, "ocean & commotion" and "stair & glare," do not rhyme with each other.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 are words that appear frequently in written texts, while sight words are words that are recognized immediately by sight, without the need for decoding. While some high frequency words may also be sight words, not all high frequency words are sight words, and vice versa.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. When we break down the word into its individual sounds, we can identify four distinct syllables: "al-li-ga-tor". Each syllable represents a separate sound unit, making the correct answer 4.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 refers to the individual sounds that make up words. In the English language, phonemes are not necessarily represented by a single letter, as multiple letters can be used to represent a single sound. Therefore, the correct answer is "Smallest unit of sound."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 words cat, chat, fish, and blue all have three phonemes. The word cat has the phonemes /k/, /æ/, and /t/. The word chat has the phonemes /tʃ/, /æ/, and /t/. The word fish has the phonemes /f/, /ɪ/, and /ʃ/. The word blue has the phonemes /b/, /l/, and /u/. Therefore, all four words have three phonemes each.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 answer states that the words cat, chat, fish, and blue do not have the same number of graphemes. Graphemes are the smallest units of written language that represent a phoneme or sound. In this case, the words "cat" and "fish" have three graphemes each, while "chat" and "blue" have four graphemes each. Therefore, the correct answer is that these 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" is silent and changes the pronunciation of the vowel sound before it, making the "a" sound like a long vowel sound.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. Both words have the short "e" sound, which is pronounced as /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 in between. In the word "fist," the sounds of "f" and "s" come together to create 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 a combination of two or more consonant sounds that appear together in a word without any vowels between them. In the word "slip", the "s" and "l" sounds come together to form the 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 the word "stride", the consonant blend "str" is formed by the letters "s" and "t" which are pronounced together as a single sound.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 a combination of two or more consonant sounds that are pronounced together without any vowel sounds between them. In the word "prod", the sounds of "p" and "r" come 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 for the long a sound is "ai".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 used in words like "bee", "see", and "tree". The double "e" indicates that the vowel sound is pronounced as a 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 "igh" represents the long i sound.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 of words that follow this pattern include "boat," "road," and "coat." The other options, "oo" and "oy," represent different vowel sounds and are not typically used to spell the long o sound.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 that contain "ew" or "u". In words like "few" or "new", the "ew" spelling represents the long u sound. Similarly, in words like "tube" or "cute", the letter "u" represents the long u sound. Therefore, both "ew" and "u" can be considered 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.Rate this question:
- 24.
How many syllables in computer?
Correct Answer(s)
3Explanation
The word "computer" has three syllables. It can be divided into three parts: "com-pu-ter." Each part contains one vowel sound, making it a three-syllable word.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 sound that contains a vowel sound, and the word "cars" has only one vowel sound, which is the "a" sound. Therefore, it can be concluded that the word "cars" has 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 "watch" and the second syllable is "es." The "es" at the end of the word does not add an additional syllable, as it is pronounced as a single sound. Therefore, the word "watches" has two syllables in total.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. In "envelope," the schwa sound can be heard in the second syllable, where the letter "e" is pronounced as a weak vowel sound. In "effect," the schwa sound is present in the second syllable, where the letter "e" is pronounced as a schwa sound. In "melody," the schwa sound is heard in the second syllable, where the letter "o" is pronounced as 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 make a single sound. In "chain," the letters "ch" make the "ch" sound. In "shoulder," the letters "sh" make the "sh" sound. In "debt," the letters "b" and "t" make the "bt" sound. In "shutter," the letters "sh" make the "sh" 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
The words "mouse," "boyfriend," "oil," and "boil" contain diphthongs. A diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds within the same syllable. In "mouse," the "ou" is pronounced as a diphthong /aʊ/. In "boyfriend," the "oy" is pronounced as a diphthong /ɔɪ/. In "oil," the "oi" is pronounced as a diphthong /ɔɪ/. In "boil," the "oi" is pronounced as a diphthong /ɔɪ/.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 would be "Choose all of the following that describe your phonics comfort level after completing this 'quiz.'" This answer accurately reflects the options provided in the question and allows the respondent to select multiple choices that describe their comfort level with phonics after taking the quiz.Rate this question:
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