Reading CCVC Words

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What is a CCVC word?

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A CCVC word is a four-letter word that starts with a consonant cluster (two consonants) followed by a vowel and ends with a consonant. Example: 'frog'.

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Can you give an example of a CCVC word?

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Yes! An example of a CCVC word is 'stop'.

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What does the 'C' in CCVC stand for?

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The 'C' stands for 'consonant'.

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What does the 'V' in CCVC stand for?

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The 'V' stands for 'vowel'.

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How many letters are in a CCVC word?

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A CCVC word has four letters.

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What is the first sound in the CCVC word 'clam'?

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The first sound in 'clam' is the consonant cluster 'cl'.

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What is the vowel in the CCVC word 'trap'?

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The vowel in 'trap' is 'a'.

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What is the last sound in the CCVC word 'bark'?

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The last sound in 'bark' is the consonant 'k'.

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How do you identify a CCVC word?

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You identify a CCVC word by looking for a word that starts with two consonants, followed by a vowel, and ends with a consonant.

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What is the difference between a CCVC word and a CVC word?

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A CCVC word has a consonant cluster at the beginning, while a CVC word has only one consonant at the beginning.