Let's solve this phonics worksheet step by step.
Worksheet Goal:
The task is to
color the pictures that end with the /x/ sound.
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Step 1: Understand the /x/ Sound
The letter
"x" makes a
/ks/ sound at the end of words. For example:
-
box → ends with /ks/
-
fox → ends with /ks/
-
tax → ends with /ks/
So, we are looking for words that end with the
/ks/ sound (like "box", "fox", etc.).
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Step 2: Look at Each Picture and Say Its Name
1.
Axe
- Pronunciation:
axe → /æks/
- Ends with
/ks/ →
✔ Yes, it ends with the /x/ sound.
2.
Fox
- Pronunciation:
fox → /fɒks/
- Ends with
/ks/ →
✔ Yes, it ends with the /x/ sound.
3.
Ladybug
- Pronunciation:
ladybug → /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡ/
- Ends with
/bʌɡ/ →
✘ No, does not end with /x/.
4.
Box
- Pronunciation:
box → /bɒks/
- Ends with
/ks/ →
✔ Yes, it ends with the /x/ sound.
5.
Bell
- Pronunciation:
bell → /bel/
- Ends with
/l/ →
✘ No, does not end with /x/.
6.
Candle
- Pronunciation:
candle → /ˈkændl/
- Ends with
/l/ →
✘ No, does not end with /x/.
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Step 3: Identify Which Pictures to Color
We need to color the pictures that end with the /x/ sound:
✔ Axe
✔ Fox
✔ Box
These three words all end with the /ks/ sound.
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Final Answer:
👉
Color the following pictures:
- The
axe
- The
fox
- The
box
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Explanation for Students:
Even though the letter "x" might look like it makes a different sound, at the
end of words, it usually makes the
/ks/ sound. So, when you hear words like *box*, *fox*, or *axe*, they end with the same sound — the /x/ sound in this case.
So, just find the pictures whose names end with that sound and color them!
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✔ Answer: Color the
axe,
fox, and
box.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of letter x worksheets for preschool.
