Let's solve this
"Rhyming Words Match" activity step by step.
The goal is to
circle the words that rhyme with the word in the box (next to each picture). We'll go row by row and identify which of the four given words rhymes with the target word.
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1. Fan
- Words: tan, pan, mat
- Rhyme check:
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tan → ends with "an" → same as "fan"? Yes!
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pan → ends with "an" → yes!
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mat → ends with "at" → no
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- So,
tan and
pan rhyme with
fan.
✔ Circle:
tan,
pan
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2. Rug
- Words: mug, big, hug
- Rhyme check:
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mug → ends with "ug" → yes!
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big → ends with "ig" → no
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hug → ends with "ug" → yes!
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- So,
mug and
hug rhyme with
rug.
✔ Circle:
mug,
hug
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3. Pot
- Words: let, lot, cot
- Rhyme check:
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let → ends with "et" → no
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lot → ends with "ot" → yes!
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cot → ends with "ot" → yes!
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- So,
lot and
cot rhyme with
pot.
✔ Circle:
lot,
cot
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4. Bed
- Words: led, fed, pet
- Rhyme check:
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led → ends with "ed" → yes!
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fed → ends with "ed" → yes!
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pet → ends with "et" → no
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- So,
led and
fed rhyme with
bed.
✔ Circle:
led,
fed
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5. Mop
- Words: nod, hop, top
- Rhyme check:
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nod → ends with "od" → no
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hop → ends with "op" → yes!
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top → ends with "op" → yes!
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- So,
hop and
top rhyme with
mop.
✔ Circle:
hop,
top
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6. Box
- Words: fox, mix, ox
- Rhyme check:
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fox → ends with "ox" → yes!
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mix → ends with "ix" → no
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ox → ends with "ox" → yes!
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- So,
fox and
ox rhyme with
box.
✔ Circle:
fox,
ox
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✔ Final Answer Summary:
| Picture | Word | Rhyming Words to Circle |
|--------|------|--------------------------|
| Fan | fan | tan, pan |
| Rug | rug | mug, hug |
| Pot | pot | lot, cot |
| Bed | bed | led, fed |
| Mop | mop | hop, top |
| Box | box | fox, ox |
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📝 Explanation:
Rhyming means the ending sounds are the same. We look at the
last syllable or sound of each word and match those that sound alike.
For example:
- "fan" and "pan" both end with /æn/ sound.
- "rug" and "hug" both end with /ʌɡ/ sound.
- "box" and "fox" both end with /ɒks/ (or /ɑːks/) — same ending sound.
This exercise helps children recognize patterns in speech and improve phonemic awareness.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or worksheet format!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of kindergarten rhyming words worksheet.
