Blends and digraphs

Front

What is a blend?

Back

A blend is a combination of two or more consonant sounds that are pronounced together, where each sound can be heard.

Front

What is a digraph?

Back

A digraph is a combination of two letters that make one sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

Front

What blend is at the beginning of 'clap'?

Back

cl

Front

What blend is at the beginning of 'brave'?

Back

br

Front

What blend is at the beginning of 'slip'?

Back

sl

Front

What blend is at the beginning of 'crab'?

Back

cr

Front

What blend is at the beginning of 'proud'?

Back

pr

Front

Can you name a word that starts with the blend 'fl'?

Back

Yes, 'flag'.

Front

Can you name a word that starts with the blend 'st'?

Back

Yes, 'star'.

Front

What is the difference between a blend and a digraph?

Back

A blend combines sounds where each sound is heard, while a digraph combines letters to make one sound.