Blends and Digraphs

Front

What is a blend?

Back

A blend is when two or more consonants are combined together, and each sound can still be heard. For example, 'bl' in 'black'.

Front

What is a digraph?

Back

A digraph is when two letters make one sound. For example, 'sh' in 'ship'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a blend.

Back

'drum' has the blend 'dr'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a digraph.

Back

'shoes' has the digraph 'sh'.

Front

What sound does 'th' make in 'this'?

Back

The 'th' in 'this' makes a soft sound.

Front

What sound does 'ch' make in 'chair'?

Back

The 'ch' in 'chair' makes a 'ch' sound.

Front

What is the blend in the word 'flag'?

Back

The blend is 'fl'.

Front

What is the digraph in the word 'whale'?

Back

The digraph is 'wh'.

Front

How do you spell the word for a light source that is not the sun?

Back

lamp.

Front

How do you spell the word for something you wear on your hands in winter?

Back

gloves.