Consonant Clusters

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What is a consonant cluster?

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A consonant cluster is a group of two or more consonant sounds that appear together in a syllable without any vowels in between.

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Give an example of a word with a consonant cluster at the beginning.

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An example of a word with a consonant cluster at the beginning is 'splash'.

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What is the consonant cluster in the word 'grass'?

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The consonant cluster in the word 'grass' is 'gr'.

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Identify the consonant cluster in the word 'snake'.

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The consonant cluster in the word 'snake' is 'sn'.

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What is the consonant cluster in the word 'slip'?

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The consonant cluster in the word 'slip' is 'sl'.

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What consonant cluster is found in the word 'star'?

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The consonant cluster in the word 'star' is 'st'.

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Identify the consonant cluster in the word 'spoon'.

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The consonant cluster in the word 'spoon' is 'sp'.

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What is the difference between a consonant cluster and a single consonant?

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A consonant cluster consists of two or more consonants together, while a single consonant is just one consonant sound.

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Can consonant clusters occur at the end of words? Provide an example.

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Yes, consonant clusters can occur at the end of words. An example is 'test'.

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What are some common consonant clusters in English?

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Common consonant clusters in English include 'br', 'cr', 'dr', 'fl', 'gl', 'pl', 'tr', and 'st'.