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EnglishBeginnerYear 1 · Ages 5–6

Year 1 Phonics: CVC Words and Simple Sentences

A Year 1 phonics worksheet practising consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words, blending, segmenting, and writing simple sentences using known sounds.

Learning objectives

  • Blend sounds to read CVC words
  • Segment words into sounds to support spelling
  • Write simple sentences using known phonic sounds

Instructions

Read each question carefully. Say the sounds out loud to help you work out the words.

Questions

1

Blend these sounds to make a word: c-a-t

2

Blend these sounds to make a word: d-o-g

3

Blend these sounds to make a word: h-e-n

4

Blend these sounds to make a word: p-i-n

5

Segment this word into sounds: mug

6

Segment this word into sounds: ten

7

Choose the correct word: The ___ sat on the mat. (cat / can)

8

Choose the correct word: The pig is in a ___. (pit / pet)

9

Write a word that rhymes with "cap".

10

Write a word that rhymes with "hot".

11

Write a sentence using the word "big".

12

Fill in the missing letter: b_g (the word means a small insect)

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Answer Key

Teacher / Parent copy
1.cat
2.dog
3.hen
4.pin
5.m-u-g
6.t-e-n
7.cat
8.pit
9.map / tap / lap / nap / rap (any correct rhyme)
10.dot / lot / pot / got / not (any correct rhyme)
11.Any correct sentence, e.g. "The big dog ran fast."
12.bug

Teacher note

This worksheet works best after children have been taught CVC words explicitly. Encourage children to use Fred Talk (sounding out) for both reading and writing. If children struggle with question 11, model sentence writing using a word wall.

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