Distinguish Between ng and nk

In this worksheet, students will distinguish between the sounds 'ng' and 'nk'. The worksheet requires the student to listen to audio clips.

Key stage: KS 1

Year: Year 1 English worksheets

Curriculum topic: Reading: Word Reading

Curriculum subtopic: Grapheme Awareness

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It is easy to mix up 'ng' and 'nk' at the end of words.

Can you hear the difference between these two words?

eagle

little boy

You may have heard people say 'anythink' when really the word is 'anything'.

In this activity, you can practise listening to words ending in 'ng' and 'nk' and see if you can hear the difference.

Get your ears ready for some careful listening!!

rabbit ears

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