Exploring Phonics: ou, ow, oi, and oy Sounds

What sound does the combination 'OU' make?

• Oy

• Oi

• Oe

• Ow

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.K.3D

Which symbol is used to code the combination 'OU'?

• Square

• Circle

• Smiley

• Star

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the sound of the combination 'OW'?

• Oy

• Ou

• Oi

• Ow

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.K.2C

Which word contains the 'OW' combination?

• Coin

• Cow

• Mouse

• Toy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the correct coding for the word 'plough'?

• Circle

• Smiley

• Box

• Cross

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which combination is used at the end of a word for the 'ow' sound?

• OU

• OY

• OW

• OI

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.L.K.2D

What sound does the combination 'OI' make?

• Ow

• Oi

• Oy

• Ou

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3A

Which word correctly uses the 'OI' combination?

• Joy

• Foil

• Boy

• Toy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the typical position of 'OU' in a word?

• Beginning or middle

• End

• Only middle

• Only beginning

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which combination is typically used at the beginning or middle of a word for the 'ow' sound?

• OW

• OI

• OY

• OU

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A