Grade 1 English Language Arts · Alphabet and Letter Sounds
Build early literacy with five 10-question practice tests covering alphabet order, uppercase and lowercase letters, phonics, and sound matching.
These Grade 1 English Language Arts practice tests help students recognize uppercase and lowercase letters, put letters in alphabet order, match letters to sounds, and identify beginning, middle, and ending sounds. Each mini test contains 10 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations.
Complete one 10-question test at a time. Say each letter and sound aloud, then stretch or tap the sounds in a word. Open the solution after answering and explain how the printed letters connect to the spoken sounds.
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3. Test
A 10-question Grade 1 practice test on alphabet knowledge, letter sounds, phonics, and beginning reading skills.
Choose one answer for each question. Open the solution after answering to see the correct answer and explanation.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is /t/.
Cat ends with the /t/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is map.
Map ends with the /p/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is H.
Fish ends with the letter H and the /sh/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is sun.
Sun ends with the /n/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is /g/.
Dog ends with the /g/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is jam.
Jam ends with the /m/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is D.
Bed ends with D and the /d/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is book.
Book ends with the /k/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is /s/.
Bus ends with the /s/ sound.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is hat.
Hat ends with the /t/ sound.
Letter sounds are the sounds represented by printed letters. Students use them to blend and read simple words.
Each mini test contains 10 multiple-choice questions. The complete page includes five mini tests and 50 questions in total.
Recognizing sounds at the beginning and end of words helps students connect speech to print and decode unfamiliar words.
