The word "car" shares the same beginning sound /k/ as "cat," which makes it the correct answer. Phonemic awareness focuses on recognizing similar sounds in words.
"Fun" is the word that rhymes with "sun," sharing the same final /ʌn/ sound. Rhyming helps students develop phonological awareness.
The first sound in "fish" is the /f/ sound, made by the "f" letter. Phoneme recognition involves identifying the initial sound of words.
The word "shark" starts with the "sh" sound, which is a blend of two sounds /ʃ/. This tests the ability to identify initial consonant blends.
The letter "B" makes the /b/ sound in "bat." This is an example of recognizing letter-sound correspondence, an important foundational skill.
