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Take the Phonics Skills Assessment Quiz

Test Your Phonics Understanding in Minutes

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Looking for an engaging phonics quiz to measure letter-sound mastery and decoding proficiency? This Phonics Skills Assessment Quiz is perfect for educators, parents, and learners seeking a quick reading assessment. With 15 multiple-choice questions, participants will test their phonics skills, from consonant blends to digraphs, and gain insights to boost reading confidence. It's fully editable in the quizzes editor to suit any lesson plan. For extra practice, try the Basic Phonics Quiz or challenge yourself with the Language Skills Assessment Quiz.

What is the beginning sound in the word 'cat'?
/m/
/s/
/t/
/k/
The word 'cat' starts with the /k/ sound represented by the letter 'c'. Neither /s/, /t/, nor /m/ matches the initial sound in 'cat'.
Which sound does the letter 'm' represent in the word 'mat'?
/m/
/n/
/t/
/b/
In 'mat', the letter 'm' produces the /m/ sound. The other sounds listed do not correspond to the letter 'm' in this word.
Which vowel sound is in the word 'dog'?
/u/
/a/
/e/
/o/
The vowel in 'dog' is pronounced /o/. The other vowel sounds do not match the pronunciation of 'dog'.
Which word begins with the same sound as 'sun'?
sip
cup
man
nut
Both 'sun' and 'sip' start with the /s/ sound. 'Man', 'nut', and 'cup' begin with different initial consonant sounds.
What is the ending sound in the word 'hat'?
/b/
/t/
/h/
/d/
The word 'hat' ends with the /t/ sound. The other sounds listed do not correspond to the final consonant of 'hat'.
Blend the phonemes /b/ /r/ /ow/ to form which word?
bro
brew
brow
bar
The sounds /b/ + /r/ + /ow/ combine to form 'brow'. 'Brew' uses /u˝/, 'bar' lacks the /r/ plus vowel combination, and 'bro' omits the /ow/ diphthong.
How many phonemes are in the word 'ship'?
4
3
1
2
'Ship' has three phonemes: /ʃ/, /ɪ/, and /p/. It is not four, two, or one because each sound unit is counted separately.
What is the initial consonant blend in the word 'flap'?
/pl/
/lap/
/fl/
/fa/
The consonant blend at the start of 'flap' is /fl/. '/pl/' is not at the beginning, '/fa/' mixes vowel and consonant, and '/lap/' is an entire chunk.
Which letters form a digraph in the word 'chain'?
in
ai
an
ch
In 'chain', 'ch' is a consonant digraph representing /tʃ/. 'Ai' in 'chain' is a vowel digraph, but the question asks for the digraph representing one consonant sound.
Which word contains a silent 'e'?
cap
cat
top
bike
In 'bike', the final 'e' is silent and makes the 'i' a long vowel. 'Cap', 'cat', and 'top' do not have a silent 'e'.
Which word follows the CVC pattern (consonant-vowel-consonant)?
cake
cat
coin
rain
'Cat' is consonant-vowel-consonant. 'Coin', 'cake', and 'rain' include vowel digraphs or silent letters and do not fit a simple CVC pattern.
Identify the vowel digraph in the word 'boat'.
at
ta
bo
oa
The letters 'oa' combine to form a single vowel sound /oʊ/. 'Bo', 'at', and 'ta' do not represent vowel digraphs in this word.
In the word 'stamp', which consonant blend appears at the beginning?
am
st
ta
mp
'Stamp' begins with the blend 'st'. 'Mp' is at the end, and 'am' or 'ta' are not blends at the start.
Which spelling matches the sounds /k/ /l/ /æ/ /m/ /p/?
climp
clomp
klamp
clamp
The phonemes /k/ /l/ /æ/ /m/ /p/ correctly spell 'clamp'. The other options do not match the vowel or consonant sequence accurately.
Which word contains the long 'i' vowel sound?
lit
sit
bit
site
'Site' contains the long 'i' sound /aɪ/. 'Bit', 'sit', and 'lit' have the short /ɪ/ sound.
How many syllables are in the word 'unbelievable'?
5
3
4
6
'Unbelievable' divides into five syllables: un-be-liev-a-ble. It does not break into four, six, or three parts.
Which word contains both a consonant digraph and a vowel digraph?
watch
milk
brake
sheep
'Sheep' has the consonant digraph 'sh' and the vowel digraph 'ee'. The other words do not contain both types of digraphs.
Which of these is the correct spelling of the multisyllabic word meaning 'lack of belief'?
opponion
opinion
opinion
opinian
The word meaning 'lack of belief' is spelled 'opinion'. The other variants are incorrect.
In the word 'photograph', which syllable carries the primary stress?
to
graph
phog
pho
In 'photograph', the primary stress falls on the first syllable 'pho'. The other syllables are unstressed.
How many phonemes are in the word 'strengths'?
6
9
8
7
'Strengths' has eight phonemes: /s/ /t/ /r/ /e/ /ŋ/ /k/ /θ/ /s/. It is not seven, nine, or six.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify letter-sound relationships in words
  2. Decode unfamiliar words using phonetic patterns
  3. Analyse phoneme blending and segmentation skills
  4. Apply phonics rules to read multisyllabic words
  5. Demonstrate mastery of consonant blends and digraphs
  6. Evaluate spelling accuracy based on phonics knowledge

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Silent 'e' Rule - When a word ends in a vowel - consonant - e pattern, the final "e" is silent and makes the preceding vowel say its name. This magical "silent e" turns "cap" into "cape" and "hop" into "hope," unlocking longer vowel sounds. Learn more
  2. Understand Short and Long Vowels - A single vowel followed by a consonant usually has a short sound, as in "cat," while a lone vowel at the end of a syllable typically sounds long, like in "he." Spotting this trick helps you decode and spell new words with confidence every time. Read more
  3. Recognize Consonant Digraphs and Blends - Digraphs are pairs of consonants that combine into one sound, like "sh" in "ship," while blends let you hear each letter, as in "bl" for "black." Knowing these helps you break words into chunks and pronounce them correctly. Learn more
  4. Identify Vowel Digraphs and Diphthongs - Vowel digraphs are two vowels that make one sound, like "ea" in "beach," whereas diphthongs glide between two sounds, such as "oi" in "coin." Mastering these pairs makes reading smoother and spelling more accurate. Read more
  5. Learn R-Controlled Vowels - When a vowel is followed by "r," it creates a unique sound, like "ar" in "car" or "ir" in "bird." Often called the "bossy r" rule, it helps explain why the vowel doesn't stay short or long but takes on its own twist. Read more
  6. Apply the 'Floss' Rule - In one-syllable words ending in f, l, s, or z after a short vowel, you double that final consonant - think "buzz" or "fluff." This snappy rule keeps your spelling on point and your words looking balanced. Dive deeper
  7. Differentiate Soft and Hard 'C' and 'G' - "C" and "G" are soft (s or j sounds) before e, i, or y, as in "cent" and "giant," and hard (k or g sounds) before a, o, or u, like "cat" and "go." Spotting this lets you pronounce tricky words correctly on the first try. Read more
  8. Understand the Schwa Sound - The schwa is the most common vowel sound in English - a quick, relaxed "uh" found in unstressed syllables, like the "a" in "banana." Recognizing it helps with pronunciation and makes you sound more natural when reading aloud. Read more
  9. Know When to Use 'ck' vs. 'k' - After a short vowel in a one-syllable word, spell the /k/ sound as "ck," like in "duck." But after a long vowel or consonant, a single "k" does the job, as in "task." This neat split keeps your spelling sharp. Read more
  10. Apply the 'Drop the E' Rule with Suffixes - When adding a vowel-beginning suffix to a word ending in silent "e," drop the "e" first - so "bike" becomes "biking," not "bikeing." This little move makes your new word flow and look just right. Read more
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