Beginning Consonant Blends: bl, cr, st and More — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the Year 1 spelling patterns & rules worksheet.
Success TutoringWorksheetsAnswer sheetYear 1 · English · Spelling Patterns & RulesBeginning Consonant Blends: bl, cr, st and More — Answers
Part A: Find the blend
Read each word. Circle the word that starts with the blend.
1.Which word starts with bl?
- Ablack
- Bback
- Cbrick
Answer: black
black starts with b-l.
2.Which word starts with cr?
- Acab
- Bcrab
- Cgrab
Answer: crab
crab starts with c-r.
3.Which word starts with st?
- Asock
- Bspot
- Cstop
Answer: stop
stop starts with s-t.
4.Which word starts with fr?
- Afrog
- Bfog
- Cflag
Answer: frog
frog starts with f-r.
5.Which word starts with sl?
- Asip
- Bslip
- Csnip
Answer: slip
slip starts with s-l.
Part B: Write the blend
Read the clue. Write the two letters that start the word.
6. (answer space)ag — it flies on a pole
Answer: fl
flag
7. (answer space)ass — green plants that grow in a field
Answer: gr
grass
8. (answer space)ar — it shines in the night sky
Answer: st
star
9. (answer space)ock — it tells the time
Answer: cl
clock
10. (answer space)ee — a tall plant with leaves
Answer: tr
tree
11. (answer space)ush — you use it on your teeth
Answer: br
brush
Part C: Your turn
12.Write two words that start with a blend. Circle the blend in each word.
Model answer: Any two words starting with a blend, e.g. stop and frog, with st and fr circled.
Success criteria:
- Both words start with two consonants that are both heard
- The blend is circled in each word
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.