CVC Word Families: -at, -an, -ig, -op, -ug — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the Kindergarten spelling patterns & rules worksheet.
Success TutoringWorksheetsAnswer sheetKindergarten · English · Spelling Patterns & RulesCVC Word Families: -at, -an, -ig, -op, -ug — Answers
Part A: Find the family
Read the word ending. Circle the word that ends the same way.
1.Which word is in the -at family?
- Acan
- Bbat
- Cbig
Answer: bat
bat ends in -at, like cat and hat.
2.Which word is in the -an family?
- Afan
- Bfig
- Ctop
Answer: fan
fan ends in -an, like man and can.
3.Which word is in the -ig family?
- Amug
- Bhop
- Cdig
Answer: dig
dig ends in -ig, like pig and big.
4.Which word is in the -op family?
- Amop
- Bman
- Crug
Answer: mop
mop ends in -op, like top and hop.
5.Which word is in the -ug family?
- Asat
- Bhug
- Cpig
Answer: hug
hug ends in -ug, like bug and rug.
Part B: Make the word
Grown-up: read the clue. Child: write the first letter to make the word.
6. (answer space)at — you wear it on your head
Answer: h
hat
7. (answer space)an — it keeps you cool
Answer: f
fan
8. (answer space)ig — a pink farm animal
Answer: p
pig
9. (answer space)op — the opposite of bottom
Answer: t
top
10. (answer space)ug — you drink from it
Answer: m
mug. Also accept j (jug).
11. (answer space)an — you cook in it
Answer: p
pan. Also accept c (can).
Part C: Your turn
12.Write two words in the -at family.
Model answer: Any two real -at words, e.g. cat, hat, bat, mat, rat, sat, pat, fat.
Success criteria:
- Both words end in -at
- Each word has a different first letter
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.
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