The /wh/ Sound Worksheet for kids - Free Printable

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Part 1: Word Recognition and Sound Practice – "wh"

The first section focuses on words that start with the "wh" sound, like whale. The student is asked to write the word in the blanks.

Words listed:
- whip
- where
- when
- white
- wheel

Each word appears twice, so students likely need to write the word in both blanks.

So, the correct answers are:

```
whip whip
where where
when when
white white
wheel wheel
```

> This helps reinforce spelling and phonics for the "wh" digraph.

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Part 2: Matching Words to Pictures Using Bar Graphs

Below the word list, there are four pictures with bar graphs (like a visual representation of syllables or letter patterns). These are meant to represent the number of syllables or letter sounds in each word.

Let’s examine each picture:

1. Person with hat → A man wearing a hat, possibly crying.
2. Wheel → A round wheel.
3. Whale → A whale.
4. Whip → A long whip.

Now, let’s look at the bar graphs under each image:

- Each bar graph shows blocks representing syllables or parts of the word.
- We need to match the word to the picture by analyzing how many syllables or letters the word has.

But wait — actually, the bar graphs are not just for syllables. They seem to be visual representations of the word structure, especially focusing on the "wh" sound.

Let’s analyze the four bar graphs:

1. First bar graph: 3 blocks → Could represent "whip" (w-h-i-p), but only 4 letters. Wait — maybe it's about syllables?

Wait — better idea: Let's look at the word "whale" — it has two syllables: wha-le. But the bar graph under the whale picture has three bars? That doesn’t match.

Wait — let's count the bars:

- First picture (man): 4 blocks
- Second (wheel): 4 blocks
- Third (whale): 3 blocks
- Fourth (whip): 3 blocks

Hmm.

But notice: The "wh" sound is present in all these words. The bar graphs may be showing the letters in the word.

Let’s check:

- whip = w-h-i-p → 4 letters → 4 blocks?
- But the fourth bar graph (whip) has only 3 blocks?

Wait — perhaps the bar graphs are not about letters, but about syllables?

Let’s break down:

- whip → 1 syllable
- where → 1 syllable
- when → 1 syllable
- white → 1 syllable
- wheel → 1 syllable

All are one-syllable words.

But the bar graphs have different numbers of blocks:

- Picture 1: 4 blocks
- Picture 2: 4 blocks
- Picture 3: 3 blocks
- Picture 4: 3 blocks

Wait — maybe the bar graphs are representing the number of letters?

Let’s test:

- whip = 4 letters → should have 4 blocks → but the whip picture has 3 blocks? No.

Wait — the pictures are labeled with bar graphs. So:

- Man → 4 blocks
- Wheel → 4 blocks
- Whale → 3 blocks
- Whip → 3 blocks

But:
- whip = 4 letters → why 3 blocks?
- wheel = 5 letters → why 4 blocks?

Not matching.

Alternatively, maybe the bar graphs represent the sound pattern, like consonant-vowel-consonant?

Wait — perhaps the bar graphs are clues to the word — each block represents a sound.

Let’s try:

- whip → /w/ /i/ /p/ → 3 sounds → 3 blocks → matches the whip picture
- wheel → /w/ /i/ /l/ → but “wheel” has /w/ /h/ /i/ /l/ → 4 sounds → 4 blocks → matches wheel picture
- whale → /w/ /h/ /a/ /l/ → 4 sounds? Or /w/ /h/ /ā/ /l/ → still 4 → but has 3 blocks?

Wait — whale is pronounced /weɪl/ — two syllables: wha-le — but only one syllable in some accents?

Actually, whale is typically one syllable: /wāl/ — but sometimes pronounced as two syllables.

But let's reconsider.

Wait — look at the whale picture — it has 3 blocks.

And the whip picture has 3 blocks.

But whip = 4 letters, 3 sounds: w-i-p → yes.

whale = w-h-a-l → 4 letters, but often pronounced as /wāl/ — one syllable, but 4 phonemes?

No — /wāl/ has 3 phonemes: [w], [ɑː], [l]

Similarly:
- whip → [w], [ɪ], [p] → 3 sounds → 3 blocks ✔
- wheel → [w], [iː], [l] → 3 sounds? But has 4 blocks?

Wait — wheel is pronounced /wiːl/ → three phonemes: [w], [iː], [l] → 3 sounds → but the bar graph has 4 blocks.

This isn't matching.

Alternative idea: Maybe the bar graphs represent the number of letters in the word?

- whip = 4 letters → but bar graph has 3 blocks ✘
- wheel = 5 letters → 4 blocks ✘
- whale = 5 letters → 3 blocks ✘

No.

Wait — maybe the bar graphs are meant to be filled in by the student? But they're already drawn.

Looking again — the bar graphs are underneath the pictures, and the student is supposed to match them.

Wait — here's the key: the bar graphs are visual representations of the word’s syllable structure.

But all these words are one-syllable.

But the bar graphs vary in height — perhaps they’re not about syllables.

Wait — let’s look at the next section.

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Part 3: Sentence Matching

There are three sentences with blank bar graphs:

1. “______ is my hat?”
- Image: a man with a hat, looking confused — probably asking “Where is my hat?”
- The bar graph has 4 blocks — likely for “where”

2. “I sing ______ I work.”
- Image: a man singing while working
- The bar graph has 3 blocks — likely for “when”
- Because “when” has 3 phonemes: /w/, /ɛ/, /n/

3. “______ are you crying?”
- Image: a person crying, being asked why
- Bar graph has 3 blocks — likely for “why”?

But “why” isn’t in the list.

Wait — the list has: whip, where, when, white, wheel

So possible words: where, when, white, wheel, whip

Now, let’s analyze the sentences:

1. “______ is my hat?”
- Likely: Where is my hat?
- “where” has 3 phonemes: /w/, /ɛ/, /r/ → but the bar graph has 4 blocks — wait, no, it has 4 blocks?

Wait — let's count the bar graphs in the sentence section:

- Sentence 1: “______ is my hat?” → bar graph has 4 blocks → so the missing word has 4 letters? Or 4 sounds?

- Sentence 2: “I sing ______ I work.” → bar graph has 3 blocks

- Sentence 3: “______ are you crying?” → bar graph has 3 blocks

Now, let’s consider:

- where = 5 letters, 3 sounds → but bar graph has 4 blocks? Not matching.

Wait — perhaps the bar graphs are for the number of letters?

Try:

- “where” = 5 letters → needs 5 blocks — but the bar graph has 4 blocks → no

Wait — let’s count the blocks:

- Sentence 1: 4 blocks → could be “white”? 5 letters → no
- “whip” = 4 letters → 4 blocks → possible
- “when” = 4 letters → 4 blocks → possible
- “where” = 5 letters → 5 blocks → but only 4 blocks shown → no

Wait — the bar graph in sentence 1 has 4 blocks — so likely a 4-letter word.

Possible 4-letter words from the list: whip, when, wheel

- whip = 4 letters
- when = 4 letters
- wheel = 5 letters → too long

So “wheel” is out.

Now, which word fits “______ is my hat?”

- “When is my hat?” — makes sense
- “Whip is my hat?” — nonsense
- “Where is my hat?” — makes sense, but “where” is 5 letters → 5 blocks needed, but only 4 blocks shown → conflict

But “where” is 5 letters — so can't fit into 4-block graph.

Unless the graph is not counting letters.

Wait — look at the dashed line — it connects the sentence “I sing ______ I work.” to the man singing and working.

So that one is already matched.

Now, the sentence “______ is my hat?” has a dashed line to the man with hat — who is asking, “Where is my hat?”

So the missing word is where.

But “where” has 5 letters — but the bar graph has only 4 blocks.

That’s a problem.

Wait — maybe the bar graphs are not for the word length, but for syllables?

- “where” = 1 syllable → 1 block? But has 4 blocks.

No.

Wait — maybe the bar graphs are visual cues for the word’s rhythm?

Another idea: Perhaps the bar graphs represent the number of letters in the word, but the first block is for “wh”, and the rest for the rest of the word?

For example:

- “whip” = wh + ip → 2 parts → 2 blocks? But the bar graph has 3 blocks.

No.

Wait — let’s go back to the top part.

In the top left, there’s a picture of a whale, and the word “whale” written below it.

Then the bar graphs under the pictures:

- Man → 4 blocks
- Wheel → 4 blocks
- Whale → 3 blocks
- Whip → 3 blocks

Now, if we look at the words:

- whip = 4 letters → but bar graph has 3 blocks
- wheel = 5 letters → 4 blocks
- whale = 5 letters → 3 blocks

No match.

But wait — maybe the bar graphs are for the number of sounds?

- whip = /w/, /ɪ/, /p/ → 3 sounds → 3 blocks → matches
- wheel = /w/, /iː/, /l/ → 3 sounds → but has 4 blocks → no
- whale = /w/, /eɪ/, /l/ → 3 sounds → 3 blocks → matches
- whip = 3 sounds → 3 blocks → matches

Ah! So:

- whip → 3 sounds → 3 blocks ✔
- whale → 3 sounds → 3 blocks ✔
- wheel → /w/, /iː/, /l/ → 3 sounds → but has 4 blocks ✘

Wait — “wheel” is pronounced /wiːl/ — two syllables? No, one syllable.

But the bar graph has 4 blocks.

Wait — maybe it's not about sounds.

Another possibility: The bar graphs are for the number of letters in the word minus the "wh"?

- “whip” = 4 letters → wh + ip → 2 parts → but has 3 blocks

No.

Perhaps the bar graphs are just decorative and not related to letter/sound count.

But that seems unlikely.

Let’s look at the last part.

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Final Part: Match Sentences to Pictures

We have:

1. “______ is my hat?” → picture of man with hat, looking confused → likely where is missing
2. “I sing ______ I work.” → picture of man singing while working → likely when is missing
3. “______ are you crying?” → picture of person crying, being asked → likely why? But not in list.

Wait — the list includes white, whip, etc.

But “Why are you crying?” is common.

But “why” is not in the list.

Wait — the list has where, when, white, wheel, whip

So possible words: where, when, white, wheel, whip

Now, sentence 3: “______ are you crying?”

- “When are you crying?” — possible
- “Where are you crying?” — possible
- “Why are you crying?” — not in list

But “why” is not in the list.

Wait — but “white” — “White are you crying?” — nonsense.

“Wheel” — “Wheel are you crying?” — no.

“Whip” — “Whip are you crying?” — no.

So only possibilities: where or when

But “where are you crying?” — grammatically okay, but odd.

“when are you crying?” — makes sense.

But the picture shows a person crying and someone asking — likely “Why”, but not in list.

Wait — the dashed line is already drawn from “I sing ______ I work.” to the singing man.

So that one is done.

Now, the other two:

- “______ is my hat?” → connected to man with hat → so must be where
- “______ are you crying?” → connected to crying man → must be why, but not in list

But “why” is not in the original list.

Wait — look at the bar graphs in the sentences:

- “______ is my hat?” → bar graph has 4 blocks
- “I sing ______ I work.” → bar graph has 3 blocks
- “______ are you crying?” → bar graph has 3 blocks

Now, let’s check the words:

- where = 5 letters → 5 blocks needed → but only 4 blocks shown → conflict
- when = 4 letters → 4 blocks → matches first sentence?
- But “when is my hat?” — doesn’t make sense

“Where is my hat?” is the natural phrase.

But “where” has 5 letters.

Unless the bar graph is not for letters.

Wait — perhaps the bar graphs are for the number of syllables?

- “where” = 1 syllable → 1 block
- But has 4 blocks → no

Another idea: Maybe the bar graphs are visual representations of the word’s spelling, with each block representing a letter, but the “wh” is counted as one block?

For example:

- “whip” = wh + i + p → 3 parts → 3 blocks → matches
- “wheel” = wh + e + e + l → 4 parts → 4 blocks → matches
- “whale” = wh + a + l → 3 parts → 3 blocks → matches
- “where” = wh + e + r + e → 4 parts → 4 blocks → matches

Ah! Yes!

So the bar graphs represent the number of parts in the word, with "wh" as one unit.

So:

- whip = wh + i + p → 3 parts → 3 blocks → matches the whip picture
- wheel = wh + e + e + l → 4 parts → 4 blocks → matches the wheel picture
- whale = wh + a + l → 3 parts → 3 blocks → matches the whale picture
- where = wh + e + r + e → 4 parts → 4 blocks → matches the man picture

Perfect!

So now we can match:

- Man (with hat) → 4 blocks → where
- Wheel → 4 blocks → wheel
- Whale → 3 blocks → whale
- Whip → 3 blocks → whip

But the man is not holding a whip — he’s wearing a hat.

Wait — the man is in the first picture, with 4 blocks.

So the man corresponds to where.

But what is the man doing? He’s holding his head, possibly thinking — “Where is my hat?”

Yes!

So the sentence “______ is my hat?” → missing word is where

And the bar graph has 4 blocks → because “where” = wh + e + r + e → 4 parts

Similarly:

- “I sing ______ I work.” → bar graph has 3 blocks → so the missing word has 3 parts
- Possible words: when = wh + e + n → 3 parts → matches
- “I sing when I work.” → makes sense

- “______ are you crying?” → bar graph has 3 blocks → so 3-part word
- Possible: when = wh + e + n → 3 parts
- “When are you crying?” → makes sense

But then “when” is used twice?

Wait — but “when” is the only 3-part word in the list.

“whip” = wh + i + p → 3 parts
“white” = wh + i + t + e → 4 parts
“wheel” = wh + e + e + l → 4 parts
“where” = wh + e + r + e → 4 parts
“when” = wh + e + n → 3 parts
“whip” = wh + i + p → 3 parts

So both when and whip have 3 parts.

But “whip” doesn’t fit in “I sing ______ I work.” or “______ are you crying?”

“I sing whip I work.” — nonsense.

So only when fits.

But “when” has 3 parts → 3 blocks → matches.

So:

- “I sing when I work.” → correct
- “When are you crying?” → correct

But then “where is my hat?” uses where → 4 parts → 4 blocks → matches

And the picture of the man with hat → 4 blocks → matches

Now, the last sentence: “______ are you crying?” → bar graph has 3 blocks → so must be a 3-part word

But “when” is already used.

Wait — the same word can be used multiple times?

Or is it a typo?

Wait — the bar graph for “______ are you crying?” has 3 blocks, so must be a 3-part word.

Possible: when or whip

But “whip are you crying?” — no.

“when are you crying?” — yes.

So even though “when” is used in the second sentence, it might be used again.

But let’s see the dashed line.

It says: “Read then draw a line to match the correct picture.”

And there’s a dashed line from “I sing ______ I work.” to the man singing and working — so that’s matched.

Now, “______ is my hat?” → man with hat → so that’s matched.

“______ are you crying?” → man crying → so that’s matched.

So the missing words are:

1. “Where is my hat?” → where
2. “I sing when I work.” → when
3. “When are you crying?” → when again?

But that’s fine — repetition is allowed.

But “when” is only one word.

Wait — is there another word?

What about why? Not in list.

But “white” = wh + i + t + e → 4 parts → 4 blocks → but the bar graph has 3 blocks.

No.

“whip” = 3 parts → but doesn’t fit.

So only when fits for the third sentence.

But then “when” is used twice.

Maybe it’s acceptable.

Alternatively, perhaps the bar graph for “______ are you crying?” is for “why”, but not in list.

But the list only has “wh” words.

Wait — the word “why” starts with “wh”, but not in the list.

So likely, the intended answer is:

- “Where is my hat?” → where
- “I sing when I work.” → when
- “When are you crying?” → when

But the bar graph for the third sentence has 3 blocks → “when” has 3 parts → matches.

So it’s consistent.

Now, the bar graphs under the pictures:

- Man with hat → 4 blocks → where → wh + e + r + e → 4 parts → matches
- Wheel → 4 blocks → wheel → wh + e + e + l → 4 parts → matches
- Whale → 3 blocks → whale → wh + a + l → 3 parts → matches
- Whip → 3 blocks → whip → wh + i + p → 3 parts → matches

Perfect.

So the matching is:

- Man with hat → where
- Wheel → wheel
- Whale → whale
- Whip → whip

And for the sentences:

1. “Where is my hat?” → where
2. “I sing when I work.” → when
3. “When are you crying?” → when

But “when” is used twice — that’s okay.

Wait — but the bar graph for “______ are you crying?” has 3 blocks, and “when” has 3 parts → good.

But is there a better fit?

What about “white”? 4 parts → 4 blocks → but the bar graph has 3 blocks → no.

“whip” = 3 parts → but “whip are you crying?” — no.

So only when fits.

Therefore, the solution is:

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Part 1: Fill in the blanks
```
whip whip
where where
when when
white white
wheel wheel
```

#### Part 2: Match pictures to words
- Man with hat → where
- Wheel → wheel
- Whale → whale
- Whip → whip

#### Part 3: Match sentences to pictures
1. “Where is my hat?” → man with hat
2. “I sing when I work.” → man singing and working
3. “When are you crying?” → man crying

Note: The bar graphs are based on number of parts in the word, with "wh" as one unit.

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Summary:

- The worksheet teaches the "wh" digraph and word recognition.
- Bar graphs help visualize the word structure.
- Students learn to read and match words to pictures and sentences.

✔ All parts solved.