Missing Vowels 3 Letter Blends Worksheets - Free Printable

To solve this puzzle, we need to look at the beginning letters (like str, spl, scr) and add a vowel (a, e, i, o, u) to make a real word. Then, we write that whole word on the line.

Here is the step-by-step breakdown:

1. str \_\_ w: If we add an a, we get straw.
2. spl \_\_ sh: If we add an a, we get splash.
3. str \_\_ p: If we add an i, we get strip. (Note: "strap" with an 'a' is also a word, but usually these puzzles follow a pattern or common vocabulary. Let's look at the others. Often "strip" is common in early reading. Let's stick with common words). Actually, looking at the list, let's see if there is a pattern.
* str a w
* spl a sh
* str i p? Or str o p? No. Str a p? Yes. Let's hold on this one. Let's look at the next ones to see if vowels repeat or vary.
* spl i t? Yes, "split" is very common.
* scr e w? Yes.
* scr o ll? Yes.
* scr a tch? Yes.
* str a nge? Yes.
* str e et? Yes.
* scr e en? Yes.

Let's re-evaluate #3 (str \_\_ p) and #4 (spl \_\_ t) based on common elementary words.
* str \_\_ p: "Strap" (a band) or "Strip" (a long narrow piece). Both are valid. However, looking at #1 (straw - 'a'), #2 (splash - 'a'), #7 (scratch - 'a'), #8 (strange - 'a'). There are many 'a's. But #5 is screw ('e'), #6 is scroll ('o'), #9 is street ('e'), #10 is screen ('e'). It seems mixed.
* Let's check spl \_\_ t: "Split" is the most common word here. So that's an i.
* Let's check str \_\_ p: If I use "strap", it's an a. If I use "strip", it's an i. In many phonics lists, "strip" is often paired with "split". Let's assume strip for now, but strap is also perfectly correct. Given "straw" and "splash" already used 'a', maybe this one is different? Actually, "strap" is very common too. Let's look for clues. Usually, these worksheets cover short and long vowels.
* Straw (short/long a sound depending on dialect, usually broad a)
* Splash (short a)
* Strip (short i) OR Strap (short a)
* Split (short i)
* Screw (long e)
* Scroll (long o)
* Scratch (short a)
* Strange (long a)
* Street (long e)
* Screen (long e)

Let's go with the most standard sight words for this level:
1. str a w -> straw
2. spl a sh -> splash
3. str i p -> strip (Commonly taught with split/strip/sprig etc. But "strap" is also fine. I will provide "strip" as it introduces the 'i' sound which appears in #4). *Self-correction*: Actually, "strap" is extremely common. Let's look at #4.
4. spl i t -> split
5. scr e w -> screw
6. scr o ll -> scroll
7. scr a tch -> scratch
8. str a nge -> strange
9. str e et -> street
10. scr e en -> screen

Let's double-check #3. Is there a word "strop"? Yes, but rare. "Strup"? No. So it's A or I. "Strip" fits well with "Split". I will list strip but note that strap is also a valid answer. For a single final answer key, strip is a very safe bet for phonics exercises involving blends.

Let's refine the list:
1. straw
2. splash
3. strip (or strap)
4. split
5. screw
6. scroll
7. scratch
8. strange
9. street
10. screen

Final Answer:
str a w      straw
spl a sh      splash
str i p      strip (Note: strap is also correct)
spl i t      split
scr e w      screw
scr o ll      scroll
scr a tch      scratch
str a nge      strange
str e et      street
scr e en      screen