Let’s go step by step.
We are told to:
Circle the letter that has the same beginning sound as the name for the picture in each row.
That means we look at the picture, say its name out loud (in our head), and find which letter starts with that same sound.
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Row 1: Picture of an umbrella
- The word is “umbrella”
- It starts with the sound /ʌ/ — like “uh”
- But wait — actually, in early phonics, “umbrella” is often taught as starting with the short
u sound.
- Look at the options:
l and
u
- “l” makes the /l/ sound — not matching
- “u” makes the /ʌ/ or /u/ sound — matches “umbrella”
✔ So circle
u
*(Note: Sometimes kids get confused because “umbrella” starts with a vowel sound, but yes — it’s the ‘u’ sound.)*
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Row 2: Picture of a jar
- Word: “jar”
- Starts with /j/ sound — like “juh”
- Options:
j and
g
- “j” = /j/ → matches!
- “g” = /g/ → like “guh” — not the same
✔ Circle
j
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Row 3: Picture of a goat
- Word: “goat”
- Starts with /g/ sound — “guh”
- Options:
w and
g
- “w” = /w/ — like “wuh” — no
- “g” = /g/ — yes!
✔ Circle
g
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Row 4: Picture of a cat
- Word: “cat”
- Starts with /k/ sound — but written with
c
- In English, “c” can make /k/ sound before a, o, u — so “cat” starts with
c
- Options:
c and
d
- “c” = /k/ → matches “cat”
- “d” = /d/ → like “duh” — no
✔ Circle
c
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Final check:
1. Umbrella → u
2. Jar → j
3. Goat → g
4. Cat → c
All match the beginning sounds correctly.
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Final Answer:
u, j, g, c
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of year 1 worksheet literacy.
