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Ready to boost reading confidence? Dive into this engaging Basic Phonics Quiz to master letter sounds and word patterns in just 15 questions. Perfect for early learners and educators, it provides instant feedback and clear explanations. You can customize every question in our editor to match your curriculum. For more practice, explore the Phonics Skills Assessment Quiz or the Basic English Quiz, and discover even more quizzes.

Which word begins with the /m/ sound?
sat
bat
mat
cat
The word "mat" starts with the /m/ sound represented by the letter 'm'. The other words begin with /b/, /s/, and /k/ respectively.
Which letter represents the initial sound of "sun"?
S
N
U
T
"Sun" begins with the /s/ sound, which is represented by the letter 'S'. 'N', 'U', and 'T' represent different sounds.
Blend the sounds /c/ /a/ /t/ to form a word.
cat
cot
cut
cap
Combining /c/, /a/, and /t/ produces the word "cat". The other options change the vowel or ending consonant sounds.
How many phonemes are in the word "dog"?
1
3
2
4
"Dog" consists of three phonemes: /d/ /ɒ/ /g/. Counting two or one undercounts, and four overcounts.
Which of these letter combinations is a digraph representing a single sound?
sk
sh
tr
cl
"sh" is a digraph that represents the single sound /ʃ/. The others are consonant blends where both letters are heard separately.
In the word "ship", what two letters form a single sound?
sh
hi
ip
sp
In "ship", 's' and 'h' form the digraph 'sh' for the /ʃ/ sound. The other pairs do not represent a single phoneme.
Segment the word "lamp" into its individual phonemes.
/l/ /a/ /mp/
/la/ /mp/
/l/ /am/ /p/
/l/ /a/ /m/ /p/
"Lamp" consists of four phonemes /l/, /æ/, /m/, /p/. Groupings like /la/ or /mp/ combine multiple sounds, which is incorrect.
Which word contains a consonant blend at the beginning?
staple
phone
chain
shirt
"Staple" starts with the blend 'st'. "Chain" and "shirt" start with digraphs, and "phone" starts with the digraph 'ph'.
Blend the phonemes /b/ /l/ /ock/ to read the word.
blick
block
bock
black
Combining /b/, /l/, and /ɑk/ produces "block". "Black" uses a different vowel sound, and the others are nonwords.
Which word follows the vowel team rule where two vowels together make one sound?
tem
tom
team
tam
"Team" uses the vowel team 'ea' to create the long /i˝/ sound. The other words have single vowels or different patterns.
Which word uses the /ch/ digraph at the beginning?
chair
character
arch
ocher
"Chair" starts with the /tʃ/ sound spelled 'ch'. In "character" and "ocher" the 'ch' is pronounced /k/, and in "arch" it appears at the end.
Which word has a short /e/ vowel sound?
eat
pet
peat
pete
"Pet" contains the short /e/ vowel. "Pete", "eat", and "peat" all have long /i˝/ sounds.
In the word "thrill", which letters form a consonant blend?
hl
ill
ri
thr
"Thr" is a three-letter consonant blend at the beginning of "thrill". The other pairs are not initial blends.
Into which phonemes does the word "plan" segment?
/p/ /l/ /eɪ/ /n/
/p/ /l/ /æ/ /n/
/pl/ /a/ /n/
/p/ /a/ /n/
"Plan" consists of four phonemes: /p/, /l/, /æ/, /n/. Other options misrepresent the vowel or blend.
How is the /f/ sound spelled at the end of "laugh"?
gh
f
ph
lf
In "laugh", the letters 'gh' represent the /f/ sound at the end. 'Ph', 'f', and 'lf' are not used in this word.
Why is the letter 'c' pronounced as /s/ in "city"?
Because it's a silent letter
Because 'c' before 'i', 'e', or 'y' follows the soft c rule
Because 'i' turns 'c' into /s/
Because 'c' always makes the /s/ sound
In English phonics, 'c' before 'i', 'e', or 'y' is soft, producing the /s/ sound. It's not silent, nor does 'c' always make /s/.
Segment the word "knight" into its correct phonemes.
/n/ /aɪ/ /t/
/k/ /n/ /ɪ/ /g/ /h/ /t/
/n/ /i/ /g/ /h/ /t/
/k/ /n/ /aɪ/ /t/
"Knight" is pronounced /naɪt/, with silent 'k', 'g', and 'h', resulting in three phonemes. Other options include silent letters or wrong sounds.
Which word shows an irregular vowel pattern not following typical phonics rules?
boat
been
bait
boot
"Been" is pronounced /bi˝n/, which deviates from the regular 'ee' pattern. "Bait", "boat", and "boot" follow standard vowel team rules.
In which word does the digraph "ough" represent the /oʊ/ sound?
though
rough
cough
through
In "though", 'ough' makes the /oʊ/ sound. In "cough" it's /ɒf/, in "rough" it's /ʌf/, and in "through" it's /u˝/.
Which pronunciation pair correctly shows 'read' in present vs past tense?
present /rɛd/, past /rɪd/
present /ri˝t/, past /rɛt/
present /rɛd/, past /ri˝d/
present /ri˝d/, past /rɛd/
The present tense 'read' is pronounced /ri˝d/, and the past tense 'read' is pronounced /rɛd/. Other pairs mix up these pronunciations.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify letter-sound correspondence in words
  2. Demonstrate phoneme blending to read words
  3. Apply phoneme segmentation to decode words
  4. Master recognition of common digraphs and blends
  5. Analyze spelling patterns using phonics rules
  6. Evaluate word pronunciation accuracy

Cheat Sheet

  1. Understand the "silent e" rule - When a word ends in a vowel-consonant-e pattern, that final "e" goes silent and makes the vowel before it say its long sound (think "cake" and "hope"). It's like the "e" is throwing a quiet party, but its presence changes the whole vibe! Errington House - 20 Important Phonics Rules
  2. Recognize consonant digraphs - Two consonants team up to create a brand-new sound, such as "sh" in "ship" or "th" in "that." These letter duos are like best friends who decide to speak as one voice! Errington House - 20 Important Phonics Rules
  3. Identify vowel digraphs - When two vowels cozy up together, they often produce a single sound, like "oa" in "boat" or "ee" in "see." It's like vowels having a sleepover and coming out with one shared tone! Errington House - 20 Important Phonics Rules
  4. Learn about r-controlled vowels - A vowel followed by "r" gets its own special twist, as in "car" or "bird," where the "r" changes the vowel's usual sound. Think of it as the "r" putting on a superhero cape and transforming the vowel! Errington House - 20 Important Phonics Rules
  5. Understand the soft c and soft g rule - When "c" or "g" is followed by "e," "i," or "y," they switch to their gentle, soft sounds - like "cent" and "gem." It's a friendly remix of hard letters into smooth talkers! Errington House - 20 Important Phonics Rules
  6. Recognize consonant blends - Two (or more) consonants blend while each still hugs its own sound, such as "bl" in "black" or "gr" in "green." Imagine them standing side by side, each cheering their own unique chant! Errington House - 20 Important Phonics Rules
  7. Be aware of silent consonants - Some words sneak in letters you don't hear, like the "k" in "knee" or the "w" in "wrist." It's the alphabet's way of playing hide-and-seek with your ears! Errington House - 20 Important Phonics Rules
  8. Understand the schwa sound - The schwa is a quick, relaxed vowel sound (ə) found in unstressed syllables, like the "a" in "about" or the "u" in "supply." It's the sneaky filler sound that keeps words flowing smoothly! Errington House - 20 Important Phonics Rules
  9. Learn the FSZL (fizzle) rule - In single-syllable words ending with "f," "s," "z," or "l," the final consonant often doubles, as in "buzz" and "fluff." It's like giving the word an extra high-five at the end! Phonics.org - 10 Tricky Phonics Rules
  10. Understand the DGE and TCH rules - Use "dge" for the /j/ sound after short vowels (e.g., "badge") and "tch" for the /ch/ sound after short vowels (e.g., "match"). Think of these as secret codes unlocking the perfect ending! Vedantu - Phonics Words, Rules & Examples
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