Let's solve this phonics worksheet step by step.
Task:
The goal is to
fill in the missing letters before "eg" to form real words, based on the pictures provided. The word ends with "eg", and we need to choose the correct initial letter from the options given at the bottom:
k, b, M, l, p
We’ll go through each row, look at the picture, guess the word, and match it with a letter from the box.
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Row 1: Barrel
- Picture: A wooden barrel.
- Word ending:
eg
- What word could this be? →
Beg? No, that doesn’t fit. Wait — think of a word for a barrel that ends in "eg"? Hmm... not likely.
Wait — maybe it’s
keg!
Yes! A
keg is a small barrel.
✔ So the word is
keg → missing letter is
k
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Row 2: Clothespin (peg)
- Picture: A clothespin
- Word ending:
eg
- This looks like a
peg!
- So the word is
peg → missing letter is
p
✔ Letter:
p
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Row 3: Girl named Meg
- Picture: A girl with pigtails saying “My name is Meg.”
- So the word is clearly
Meg
- Missing letter:
M
✔ Letter:
M
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Row 4: Boot (leg)
- Picture: A boot (a leg covering)
- Word ending:
eg
- Think:
leg? Yes! That fits.
- So the word is
leg → missing letter is
l
✔ Letter:
l
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Row 5: Dog saying “Please feed me!”
- Picture: A dog asking to be fed.
- Word ending:
eg
- Could this be
beg?
- Yes! Dogs
beg for food.
- So the word is
beg → missing letter is
b
✔ Letter:
b
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✔ Final Answers:
Now let’s fill in the blanks:
| _____ | eg | [picture] |
|-------|----|----------|
|
k | eg | 🎯 Keg (barrel) |
|
p | eg | 🎯 Peg (clothespin) |
|
M | eg | 🎯 Meg (name) |
|
l | eg | 🎯 Leg (boot) |
|
b | eg | 🎯 Beg (dog) |
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✔ Answer Key:
1.
k → keg
2.
p → peg
3.
M → Meg
4.
l → leg
5.
b → beg
All letters used:
k, p, M, l, b — which matches the given choices.
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✔️ Final Answer:
From top to bottom:
k, p, M, l, b
You can now write them in the blank spaces!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of eg word family worksheet.
