Phonograms 27 - 45

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What is a phonogram?

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A phonogram is a written symbol that represents a sound or a group of sounds in a language.

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What are the phonograms 27 to 45?

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Phonograms 27 to 45 are specific letter combinations that represent sounds in words, helping students decode and read.

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Give an example of a phonogram.

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An example of a phonogram is 'sh' as in 'ship'.

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What sound does the phonogram 'th' make?

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The phonogram 'th' can make two sounds: a soft sound as in 'this' and a hard sound as in 'think'.

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How do phonograms help in reading?

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Phonograms help in reading by allowing students to sound out words, making it easier to decode unfamiliar words.

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What is the phonogram for the sound 'ai'?

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The phonogram for the sound 'ai' is 'ai', as in 'rain'.

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What is the difference between a phonogram and a digraph?

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A phonogram represents sounds, while a digraph is a specific type of phonogram that consists of two letters that make one sound, like 'ch'.

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What phonogram represents the sound 'ow'?

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The phonogram 'ow' represents the sound as in 'cow'.

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What is a common mistake when using phonograms?

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A common mistake is confusing similar phonograms, like 'ai' and 'ay', which can represent the same sound in different words.

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How can phonograms be used in spelling?

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Phonograms can be used in spelling by helping students understand which letters to use to represent specific sounds.