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 cliff stood high above the ocean.
The answer is cl because cliff starts with the cl blend. You hear the c and l sounds together when you say cliff.
2. The floss on her teeth felt smooth.
The answer is fl because floss starts with the fl blend. The f and l sounds work together at the start of floss.
3. A large flock of ducks crossed the pond.
The answer is fl because flock starts with the fl blend. You say the f and l sounds together quickly at the start of flock.
4. The chalk left a blot on her shirt.
The answer is bl because blot starts with the bl blend. The b and l sounds come together at the beginning of blot.
5. The tree grew tall in the yard.
The answer is gr because grew starts with the gr blend. You hear the g and r sounds blended together at the start of grew.
6. She used a clip to hold the papers.
The answer is cl because clip starts with the cl blend. The c and l sounds blend together at the beginning of clip.
7. The sky had a soft blue color.
The answer is bl because blue starts with the bl blend. The b and l sounds are said together at the start of blue.
8. He will grasp the handle tightly.
The answer is gr because grasp starts with the gr blend. You hear both the g and r sounds at the beginning of grasp.
9. The floor was wet after the rain.
The answer is fl because floor starts with the fl blend. The f and l sounds come together at the beginning of floor.
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
→ blaze
clank
cl blend
→ clank
blaze
fl blend
→ fling
groan
gr blend
→ groan
fling
Blaze starts with bl, clank starts with cl, fling starts with fl, and groan starts with gr. Listen for the two consonant sounds at the beginning of each word.