Consonant Blends: bl, cl, fl, gr — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The float sailed across the lake.
The answer is fl because float starts with the fl blend. The f and l sounds work together at the start of float.
2. The dog will claw at the door.
The answer is cl because claw starts with the cl blend. You hear the c and l sounds blended together when you say claw.
3. She wore a bloom costume for the play.
The answer is bl because bloom starts with the bl blend. The b and l sounds blend together at the beginning of bloom.
4. The farmer will grow the wheat seeds.
The answer is gr because grow starts with the gr blend. The g and r sounds come together at the start of grow.
5. He used a cloth to wipe the table.
The answer is cl because cloth starts with the cl blend. You say the c and l sounds together quickly at the start of cloth.
6. The bird will flap its wings fast.
The answer is fl because flap starts with the fl blend. The f and l sounds blend together at the beginning of flap.
7. A blob of paint fell on the floor.
The answer is bl because blob starts with the bl blend. The b and l sounds are said together at the start of blob.
8. The cat will grab the toy mouse.
The answer is gr because grab starts with the gr blend. You hear both the g and r sounds at the beginning of grab.
9. She will clean the dirty dishes.
The answer is cl because clean starts with the cl blend. The c and l sounds blend together at the beginning of clean.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
bl blend
→ bluff
flute
cl blend
→ clog
bluff
fl blend
→ flute
grill
gr blend
→ grill
clog
Bluff starts with bl, clog starts with cl, flute starts with fl, and grill starts with gr. Each word matches the blend you hear at the beginning.