Worked example
Which word begins with the digraph sh?
Answer & why
Answer: shell
The letters sh at the start of shell work together for its first sound.
Grade 1 · Reading & language
Recognize common consonant digraphs
Recognize sh, ch and th as common two-letter spellings for single consonant sounds in familiar words.
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Question 1
Which word begins with the digraph th?
- thumb
- shop
- tree
- chop
A hint
A digraph has two letters working together for one sound. Ask an adult to read each word aloud.
Answer & why
Answer: thumb
Thumb begins with th; tree begins with the blend tr.
Question 2
Which word begins with the digraph sh?
- that
- shut
- chat
- spot
A hint
A digraph has two letters working together for one sound. Ask an adult to read each word aloud.
Answer & why
Answer: shut
Shut starts with the two-letter digraph sh.
Question 3
Which word begins with the digraph ch?
- shed
- thin
- chess
- crab
A hint
A digraph has two letters working together for one sound. Ask an adult to read each word aloud.
Answer & why
Answer: chess
The ch in chess spells the first sound.
Question 4
Which word begins with the digraph th?
- stick
- ship
- chick
- thick
A hint
A digraph has two letters working together for one sound. Ask an adult to read each word aloud.
Answer & why
Answer: thick
Thick starts with th, not sh, ch or a consonant blend.
Question 5
Which word begins with the digraph sh?
- shell
- sled
- thin
- chair
A hint
A digraph has two letters working together for one sound. Ask an adult to read each word aloud.
Answer & why
Answer: shell
The letters sh at the start of shell work together for its first sound.
Question 6
Which word begins with the digraph ch?
- ship
- chip
- this
- clap
A hint
A digraph has two letters working together for one sound. Ask an adult to read each word aloud.
Answer & why
Answer: chip
Chip starts with ch, which spells one consonant sound here.