1.
Which word has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "shark"?
Correct Answer
C. Shell
Explanation
The word "shell" has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "shark". Both words start with the "sh" sound.
2.
Which word has the same sound you hear in the middle of "park"?
Correct Answer
B. Art
Explanation
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.
3.
Which word has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "snail"?
Correct Answer
D. Snake
Explanation
The word "snake" has the same sound you hear at the beginning of "snail" because both words start with the "s" sound.
4.
Which word has the same short vowel sound you here in "lunch"?
Correct Answer
D. Nuts
Explanation
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.
5.
Which word has the same long vowel sound you here in "note"?
Correct Answer
B. Fold
Explanation
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.
6.
Choose all of the RIMES.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Bat & cat
D. Stop & pop
Explanation
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.
7.
High frequency words and sight words are the same thing.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
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.
8.
How many syllables are in the word alligator?
Correct Answer
B. 4
Explanation
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.
9.
What is a phoneme?
Correct Answer
C. Smallest unit of sound
Explanation
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."
10.
How many phonemes are in the words cat, chat, fish, blue?
Correct Answer
A. 3
Explanation
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.
11.
How many graphemes are in the words cat, chat, fish, blue?
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.
12.
Which word contains a final e pattern?
Correct Answer
B. Late
Explanation
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.
13.
Which two words from the following list have the same vowel sound:
Correct Answer(s)
A. Kept
D. Head
Explanation
The words "kept" and "head" have the same vowel sound. Both words have the short "e" sound, which is pronounced as /ɛ/.
14.
What is the consonant blend in the word fist?
Correct Answer(s)
st
Explanation
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."
15.
What is the consonant blend in the word slip?
Correct Answer(s)
sl
Explanation
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".
16.
What is the consonant blend in the word stride?
Correct Answer(s)
str
Explanation
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.
17.
What is the consonant blend in the word prod?
Correct Answer(s)
pr
Explanation
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".
18.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long a sound?
Correct Answer
C. Ai
Explanation
The spelling pattern for the long a sound is "ai".
19.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long e sound?
Correct Answer
B. Ee
Explanation
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.
20.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long i sound?
Correct Answer
A. Igh
Explanation
The spelling pattern "igh" represents the long i sound.
21.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long o sound?
Correct Answer
B. Oa
Explanation
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.
22.
Which is a spelling pattern for the long u sound?
Correct Answer(s)
B. Ew
C. U
Explanation
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.
23.
How many syllables in envelope?
Correct Answer(s)
3
Explanation
The word "envelope" has three syllables. The syllables are en-ve-lope.
24.
How many syllables in computer?
Correct Answer(s)
3
Explanation
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.
25.
How many syllables in cars?
Correct Answer(s)
1
Explanation
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.
26.
How many syllables in watches?
Correct Answer(s)
2
Explanation
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.
27.
Which of the following words contain a schwa?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Envelope
C. Effect
D. Melody
Explanation
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.
28.
Which of the following words contain a digraph?
Correct Answer(s)
B. Chain
D. Shoulder
G. Debt
I. Shutter
Explanation
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.
29.
Which of the following contain a diphthong?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mouse
C. Boyfriend
E. Oil
H. Boil
Explanation
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/.
30.
Choose all of the following that describe your phonics comfort level after completing this "quiz."
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.