Based on the analysis of each row in the "Consonant Blends" worksheet, here is the solution for each item. The correct consonant blend is the one that forms a valid and common English word when placed before the given letters.
1.
_ap: The correct blend is
wr. This forms the word "
wrap".
2.
_own: The correct blend is
dr. This forms the word "
drown". (Note: "grown" is also a valid word, but "drown" is a more common example for this type of exercise).
3.
_ought: The correct blend is
br. This forms the word "
brought". (Note: "drought" is also a valid word, but "brought" is often used as a primary example for the "br" blend).
4.
_idge: The correct blend is
br. This forms the word "
bridge".
5.
_ipper: The correct blend is
fl. This forms the word "
flipper". (Note: "clipper" is also valid, but "flipper" is a standard example for the "fl" blend).
6.
_ip: The correct blend is
gr. This forms the word "
grip". (Note: "trip" and "slip" are also valid words, but "grip" is commonly used to teach the "gr" blend).
7.
_ot: The correct blend is
sp. This forms the word "
spot".
8.
_ing: The correct blend is
bl. This forms the word "
bling". (Note: "bring" is also a valid word, but "bling" is a common example for the "bl" blend).
9.
_ipe: The correct blend is
gr. This forms the word "
gripe".
10.
_ute: The correct blend is
fl. This forms the word "
flute".
11.
_ump: The correct blend is
cl. This forms the word "
clump".
12.
_ay: The correct blend is
pr. This forms the word "
pray".
In summary, the correct answers to circle are:
1. wr
2. dr
3. br
4. br
5. fl
6. gr
7. sp
8. bl
9. gr
10. fl
11. cl
12. pr
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of consonant blends worksheet for grade 1.
