Decode One-Syllable Words
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1st Grade Reading › Decode One-Syllable Words
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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'.
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!