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How many consonant digraphs words do you really know? Find out with 20 exercises for Level Kindergarten-B1 learners. Instant scoring shows where you stand, and detailed explanations turn every mistake into a learning moment.
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Question 1: Which word starts with the consonant digraph 'sh'? Question 1 options Check answer
'Ship' starts with the consonant digraph 'sh,' where the two letters s and h combine to make one sound /ʃ/. 'Sit' starts with just 's,' 'hip' starts with just 'h,' and 'sip' starts with just 's.'
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Question 2: The ___ is swimming in the pond. Question 2 options Check answer
'Fish' is correct because it ends with the consonant digraph 'sh' (/ʃ/) and makes sense as an animal swimming in a pond. 'Fin' ends with 'n,' 'fig' ends with 'g,' and 'fit' ends with 't' — none contain a consonant digraph.
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Question 3: Which word contains the consonant digraph 'ch'? Question 3 options Check answer
'Chin' contains the consonant digraph 'ch,' where c and h combine to produce the /tʃ/ sound. 'Can' starts with /k/, 'hen' starts with /h/, and 'tin' starts with /t/ — none have consonant digraphs.
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Question 4: In the word 'that,' the letters 't' and 'h' together make one single sound. Question 4 options Check answer
True. In 'that,' 'th' is a consonant digraph producing the single voiced sound /ð/. The two letters combine to form one sound rather than two separate sounds.
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Question 5: I need to ___ my teeth before bed. Question 5 options Check answer
'Brush' is correct because it fits the context of cleaning teeth and contains the consonant digraph 'sh' at the end. 'Crush' means to press hard, 'blush' means to turn red, and 'rush' means to hurry — none fit cleaning teeth.
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Question 6: What does the word 'whisk' mean? Question 6 options Check answer
'Whisk' means to stir or beat quickly, as in whisking eggs. It begins with the consonant digraph 'wh.' It does not mean to cut, pour, or peel.
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Question 7: Match each consonant digraph to a word that contains it. Question 7 options Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.
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'sh' appears in 'shop,' 'ch' appears in 'chair,' 'th' appears in 'think,' and 'wh' appears in 'wheel.' Each word begins with its respective digraph.
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Question 8: She sat on the ___ in the garden. Question 8 options Check answer
'Bench' is correct because it contains the consonant digraph 'ch' at the end and refers to a seat commonly found in a garden. 'Belt' is worn around the waist, 'bell' makes a ringing sound, and 'bend' means to curve.
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Question 9: A baby sheep is called a ___. (This word begins with a silent consonant digraph.) Question 9 options
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'Lamb' is the correct answer. It contains the digraph 'mb' at the end where the 'b' is silent, producing only the /m/ sound.
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Question 10: Which word is closest in meaning to 'shout'? Question 10 options Check answer
'Yell' is closest in meaning to 'shout,' as both mean to cry out loudly. 'Shout' begins with the consonant digraph 'sh.' 'Whisper' means to speak softly, 'chat' means to talk casually, and 'think' means to use the mind.
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Question 11: The 'ph' in the word 'phone' makes the same sound as which letter? Question 11 options Check answer
The consonant digraph 'ph' produces the /f/ sound, the same as the letter 'f.' This is why 'phone' sounds like it starts with 'f.' It does not sound like 'p,' 's,' or 'h.'
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Question 12: The consonant digraph 'th' always makes the same sound in every English word. Question 12 options Check answer
False. The digraph 'th' has two sounds: the voiceless /θ/ as in 'think' and the voiced /ð/ as in 'this.' The sound depends on the word.
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Question 13: The photographer took a ___ of the beautiful sunset. Question 13 options Check answer
'Photo' is correct because it contains the consonant digraph 'ph' producing the /f/ sound, and it means a picture taken with a camera. 'Shadow' is a dark area, 'chorus' is a group of singers, and 'thread' is a thin fiber.
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Question 14: In which word does 'ch' make the /k/ sound? Question 14 options Check answer
In 'school,' the digraph 'ch' makes a /k/ sound, which is its Greek-origin pronunciation. In 'cheese,' 'cherry,' and 'choice,' 'ch' makes the standard /tʃ/ sound.
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Question 15: She felt a sharp ___ in her knee after running. Question 15 options Check answer
'Throb' is correct because it describes a pulsing pain and begins with the consonant digraph 'th.' 'Shock' means a sudden surprise, 'shift' means a change, and 'chirp' is a bird sound — none describe ongoing knee pain.
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Question 16: The word 'knight' contains a silent consonant digraph. Which letters are silent? Question 16 options Check answer
In 'knight,' the consonant digraph 'kn' contains a silent 'k.' The word is pronounced /naɪt/. The 'gh' is also silent, but the 'kn' at the beginning is the classic silent consonant digraph.
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Question 17: Which pair of words both contain the digraph 'ng'? Question 17 options Check answer
'Singing' and 'ringing' both contain the consonant digraph 'ng,' which produces the /ŋ/ sound. The other pairs include words without the 'ng' digraph.
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Question 18: The chef prepared a ___ meal with herbs and spices from the local market. Question 18 options Check answer
'Wholesome' is correct because it means healthy and nutritious, fitting the context of a carefully prepared meal. It begins with the consonant digraph 'wh.' 'Thoughtful' means considerate, 'charming' means attractive in manner, and 'sheltered' means protected.
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Question 19: In the word 'gnaw,' the consonant digraph 'gn' is pronounced as which single sound? Question 19 options Check answer
In 'gnaw,' the 'g' is silent, and the digraph 'gn' is pronounced simply as /n/. This silent-g pattern also appears in words like 'gnat' and 'gnome.'
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Question 20: The ancient ___ was written on a piece of parchment discovered in the library. Question 20 options Check answer
'Manuscript' is correct because it refers to an old handwritten document, fitting the context of parchment found in a library. It contains the 'ph'-related concept of writing. 'Photograph' is a picture, 'scholarship' is financial aid for study, and 'championship' is a competition title.
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