Consonant Blends: bl, cl, fl, gr — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. bloom
2. clump
3. floss
4. grub
5. blot
6. clip
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The tree began to bloom in spring.
The answer is bl because bloom starts with the bl blend. You can hear both the b and l sounds when you say bloom.
2. She wore a shiny clip in her hair.
The answer is cl because clip starts with the cl blend. The c and l work together to make the beginning sound of clip.
3. We use floss to clean our teeth.
The answer is fl because floss starts with the fl blend. The f and l sounds blend together at the start of floss.
4. A tiny grub lives under a log.
The answer is gr because grub starts with the gr blend. You hear the g and r sounds together when you say grub.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word bloom starts with a bl blend.
True False
True. Bloom does start with a bl blend because the b and l sounds come together at the beginning.
2. The word grub starts with a cl blend.
True False
False. Grub starts with a gr blend, not a cl blend, because you hear the g and r sounds together.
3. In a consonant blend, each letter keeps its own sound.
True False
True. In a consonant blend like bl or gr, you can still hear each letter's sound even though they are said together quickly.