Decoding unfamiliar words

Question 1

Which statement correctly explains why the word "knowledge" is an exception to common phonics rules?

Accepted Answer

The initial "k" is silent, even though the letter "k" usually represents the /k/ sound at the beginning of a word.

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The "e" at the end is pronounced /eɪ/, which is typical for silent e words.

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The "dge" at the end makes the /j/ sound, which follows the regular rule that "dge" always represents /j/.

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The "ow" in the middle of the word makes the /ow/ sound, which follows the usual rule for "ow".

Question 2

Which of the following shows the correct way to divide the word "caterpillar" into syllables?

Accepted Answer

cat-er-pil-lar

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cat-er-pi-llar

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cater-pil-lar

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ca-ter-pil-lar

Question 3

Which statement correctly explains why the word "knowledge" does not follow a common phonics rule?

Accepted Answer

The letter combination "ow" in "knowledge" makes the short /ɒ/ sound instead of the usual long /oʊ/ sound for "ow".

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The "e" at the end of "knowledge" is silent, which is the usual pattern for final "e".

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The letter "k" in "knowledge" makes the /k/ sound, which is the regular sound for "k".

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The "dge" at the end of "knowledge" makes the /j/ sound, which follows the typical rule for "dge".

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