Pronunciation

15 Grade 3 English questions on Pronunciation, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

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   Which word starts with the same sound as "ship"?

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   A. 'ship' and 'shop' both start with /sh/

2. Question 2

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   Which word rhymes with "boat"?

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3. Question 3

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   Which word has the same ending sound as "make"?

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4. Question 4

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   Which word rhymes with "tree"?

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5. Question 5

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   Which word starts with the same sound as "flower"?

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   B. 'flower' and 'fly' start with /fl/

6. Question 6

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   Which word rhymes with "ball"?

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7. Question 7

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   Which word rhymes with "run"?

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8. Question 8

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   Which word has the same beginning sound as "ship"?

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   B. 'ship' and 'shoe' both begin with /ʃ/

9. Question 9

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   Which word starts with the same sound as "cat"?

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   B. 'car' and 'cat' both start with /k/

10. Question 10

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    How many syllables does "umbrella" have?

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11. Question 11

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    Write a word that rhymes with 'hen'.

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12. Question 12

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    Write a word that has the long /o/ sound (like in "go").

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13. Question 13

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    Which word rhymes with "night"?

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14. Question 14

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    Which word has the same ending sound as "sang"?

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15. Question 15

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    Write a word that rhymes with 'play'.

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