Class 1 · English · 2026-27

Class 1 English CVC Word Blending Worksheet (With Answers) with Answers

Blending is the moment letter sounds turn into an actual word - c, a, t said quickly becomes cat. This worksheet practises that moment three ways: completing a word from a clue, blending sounds written separately, and matching a whole word to its meaning.

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Class 1 English CVC Word Blending Worksheet (With Answers)

Class 1 English · CVC word blending · 76 questions with answers

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Blends three separate sounds into one spoken and written word
Completes a simple three-letter word using the correct vowel
Reads a simple word well enough to match it to its meaning

Exercise 1 of 7 · 12 questions

Fill in the missing vowel to complete the word that matches the clue.

Fill in the blank

Here’s one done for you

c_t - says meow and chases mice → try each vowel sound: cat, cet, cit, cot, cut → only 'cat' is a real word and matches the clue → cat

1)c_t - says meow and chases mice
2)d_g - a pet that barks
3)s_n - shines in the sky by day
4)h_n - a farm bird that lays eggs
5)p_g - a pink farm animal that oinks
6)b_g - you carry your books in it
7)m_p - helps you find your way
8)l_g - a piece of wood that has fallen from a tree
9)j_g - a container for pouring water or milk
10)t_n - a metal container that food comes in
11)r_g - you wipe your muddy shoes on it by the door
12)n_t - you catch a butterfly with this

Answers

1) a
2) o
3) u
4) e
5) i
6) a
7) a
8) o
9) u
10) i
11) u
12) e

Exercise 2 of 7 · 12 questions

Blend the sounds together and write the whole word.

Write the answer

Here’s one done for you

c - a - t → say each sound slowly, then run them together: c...a...t → cat

1)c - a - t
2)s - u - n
3)h - e - n
4)m - a - p
5)l - o - g
6)p - i - n
7)b - u - s
8)t - o - p
9)j - a - m
10)r - a - t
11)d - i - g
12)c - u - p

Answers

1) cat
2) sun
3) hen
4) map
5) log
6) pin
7) bus
8) top
9) jam
10) rat
11) dig
12) cup

Exercise 3 of 7 · 12 questions

Match each word to its meaning.

Match the pairs

Here’s one done for you

cat → read the word cat, then find the meaning that describes a cat → 'A pet that says meow.'

1)cat
2)dog
3)sun
4)bus
5)hen
6)map
7)pig
8)log
9)jam
10)rat
11)dig
12)cup

Answers

1) A pet that says meow.
2) A pet that barks.
3) It shines in the sky by day.
4) A big vehicle that carries many people.
5) A farm bird that lays eggs.
6) Shows you the way to a place.
7) A pink farm animal that oinks.
8) A piece of wood that has fallen from a tree.
9) A sweet fruit spread you put on bread.
10) A small animal with a long tail that likes to nibble.
11) To make a hole in the ground with a spade.
12) You drink tea or milk from it.

Exercise 4 of 7 · 10 questions

Break each word into its three sounds, separated by dashes.

Write the answer

Here’s one done for you

bat → say the word slowly and listen for each sound: b...a...t → b-a-t

1)bat
2)run
3)pen
4)wig
5)hop
6)tan
7)fig
8)mud
9)bun
10)van

Answers

1) b-a-t
2) r-u-n
3) p-e-n
4) w-i-g
5) h-o-p
6) t-a-n
7) f-i-g
8) m-u-d
9) b-u-n
10) v-a-n

Exercise 5 of 7 · 10 questions

Circle the word that does NOT belong to the same family (does not rhyme) as the others.

Circle the answer

Here’s one done for you

cat, hat, sat, dog → cat, hat and sat all end in -at; dog ends differently → dog

1)cat, hat, sat, dog
2)man, can, fan, pig
3)big, dig, wig, sun
4)hop, mop, top, cat
5)sun, fun, run, hat
6)bat, rat, mat, dog
7)pan, van, tan, pig
8)pig, fig, jig, top
9)pop, top, hop, hen
10)bun, run, fun, cat

Answers

1) dog
2) pig
3) sun
4) cat
5) hat
6) dog
7) pig
8) top
9) hen
10) cat

Exercise 6 of 7 · 10 questions

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the box: cat, bus, sun, hen, map, jam, cup, dig, pig, rat.

Fill in the blank

Here’s one done for you

The ___ shines in the sky. → look at the word box: cat, bus, sun, hen, map, jam, cup, dig, pig, rat → only 'sun' shines in the sky → sun

1)The ___ shines in the sky.
2)I drink milk from a ___.
3)We can use a ___ to find the way.
4)The ___ lays eggs on the farm.
5)I like to eat bread and ___.
6)The ___ says meow at night.
7)We got on the big yellow ___.
8)He will ___ a hole to plant a tree.
9)The ___ oinks in the mud.
10)A ___ has a long tail and likes to nibble.

Answers

1) sun
2) cup
3) map
4) hen
5) jam
6) cat
7) bus
8) dig
9) pig
10) rat

Exercise 7 of 7 · 10 questions

These words have four sounds. Blend them together and write the whole word. This one is trickier - take your time.

Write the answer

Here’s one done for you

f - l - a - g → blend the first two sounds together first: fl, then add a: fla, then g: flag → flag

1)f - l - a - g
2)c - r - a - b
3)s - w - i - m
4)d - r - u - m
5)f - r - o - g
6)s - t - e - p
7)s - p - o - t
8)p - l - a - n
9)t - r - a - p
10)s - t - o - p

Answers

1) flag
2) crab
3) swim
4) drum
5) frog
6) step
7) spot
8) plan
9) trap
10) stop

While your child works

Say each sound separately in Exercise B before your child writes the word - 'c... a... t' - rather than saying the word whole.
If Exercise A is difficult, cover the clue and just ask her to try each vowel sound out loud; hearing which one sounds right often works better than reasoning it out.

Before you print it

What is on this worksheet

7 exercises, 76 questions, about 30 minutes. Every exercise has an answer key, printed on its own page so it can be kept back. 7 exercises start with a question already worked out, so you can check the method before helping.

Exercise	What the child does	Questions	Worked example
1	Fill in the blanks	12	Yes
2	Written answers	12	Yes
3	Matching	12	Yes
4	Written answers	10	Yes
5	Circle the answer	10	Yes
6	Fill in the blanks	10	Yes
7	Written answers	10	Yes

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About this worksheet

My child can write these words but sounds them out very slowly - is that a problem?

No, slow and correct is exactly right at this stage. Speed comes later, on its own, once blending is automatic. Correcting for speed before accuracy is solid usually backfires into guessing.

Why do the clues matter in Exercise A instead of just showing the letters?

Without a clue, a pattern like c_t could correctly become cat or cot - both are real words. The clue makes sure there is exactly one right answer, the same way a picture would in a printed textbook.

What comes after this worksheet?

The word families worksheet, which groups words by their ending sound (-at, -an, -ig, -op) rather than blending them one sound at a time.

Does this Class 1 English worksheet come with answers?

Yes. Every exercise has a full answer key, and it prints on its own page at the end rather than beside the questions - so you can hand your child the sheet and keep the answers back. Some exercises also show one question already worked out, with the method rather than just the result, which is the part most answer keys leave out.

Is there a free printable PDF?

Yes, and there is no sign-up, no email and no account. The download button at the top of the sheet gives you the whole thing - all 76 questions across 7 exercises, plus the answer key - laid out to print on A4.

How long does this worksheet take?

About 30 minutes for 76 questions, though that is a guide rather than a target. It is designed to be split: the exercises are ordered so stopping halfway still leaves a complete piece of work, which matters more than finishing at this age.

Can I use it if my child is in a different class?

Often, yes - these topics are taught across several years and schools vary in when they arrive. Judge by the questions rather than the class on the label. If the first exercise is a struggle the level below is the better start, and the same topic at other levels is linked further up this page.

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