Decode One-Syllable Words

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1st Grade Reading › Decode One-Syllable Words

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1

How do you sound out this word: stop?

sop

stop

step

Explanation

This question tests sounding out words with blends. The word 'stop' says stop because s-t-o-p makes /s/ /t/ /o/ /p/. Blend the st at the start. You can do it!

2

What does this word say: frog?

frog

fog

from

Explanation

This question tests decoding words with blends. The word 'frog' says frog because f-r-o-g makes /f/ /r/ /o/ /g/. Blend fr at the start. You're a super reader!

3

What does this word say: cat?

cake

cap

cat

Explanation

This question tests how to read one-syllable words. The word 'cat' says cat because c-a-t makes the sounds /k/ /a/ /t/. Look at the letters and sound them out together. Great job reading!

4

What sound does the vowel make in bed?

long e

short a

short e

Explanation

This question tests vowel sounds in words. The vowel in 'bed' makes a short e sound like /e/ in egg. Say it out loud to hear the quick e. You're doing great!

5

What word is this: rain?

rain

rin

ran

Explanation

This question tests reading words with ai. The word 'rain' says rain because r-ai-n makes the long a sound with ai. Ai works together like in train. Keep reading!

6

What sound does the vowel make in cat?

long a

short a

/aw/

Explanation

This tests vowel sounds. In 'cat', the 'a' makes a short sound. It sounds like 'aaa' as in 'apple', not 'ay' as in 'cake'.

7

How do you read this word: ship?

ship

sip

slip

Explanation

This question tests decoding words with blends. The word 'ship' says ship because sh-i-p makes /sh/ /i/ /p/. The sh at the start is a special sound. Keep practicing blends!