Summative Phonics Assessment Units 1-4

Front

What is a vowel sound?

Back

A vowel sound is a sound in speech that is produced without any significant constriction or blockage of airflow in the vocal tract. Examples include the sounds of 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', and 'u'.

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It typically contains a vowel sound and may also include consonants.

Front

How do you split the word 'remit' into syllables?

Back

The correct syllable split is re/mit.

Front

How do you split the word 'verbal' into syllables?

Back

The correct syllable split is ver/bal.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means a dense forest?

Back

The correct spelling is 'jungle'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make active?

Back

The correct spelling is 'activate'.

Front

What is the vowel sound in the word 'splinter'?

Back

The vowel sound in 'splinter' is the same as in 'insults'.

Front

What is the difference between 'tight' and 'insults' in terms of vowel sound?

Back

The vowel sound in 'tight' is a long 'i' sound, while in 'insults' it is a short 'i' sound.

Front

What is a phoneme?

Back

A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another.

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.