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Senior Infants English · A.5 · Spelling and word study

Hear the first sound

Listen carefully to the first sound when you say a picture's name. If it sounds like 's', that’s your answer.

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  1. Theo picks up a toy. It starts with the letter S. What could it be?

    • Snake (right)
    • Cup
    • Ball
  2. Lena sees a picture of a squirrel. What letter does that word start with?

    • S (right)
    • D
    • C
  3. Ines sees a picture of a squirrel. What letter does that word start with?

    • S (right)
    • C
    • D

Tip: Listen carefully to the first sound when you say a picture's name. If it sounds like 's', that’s your answer.

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