This 'Sound tr' spelling quiz is an addition to the spellings suggested in the National Curriculum. Often, children think this sound is ‘ch’ or ‘sh’.
The ‘tr’ sound is made by combining the ‘t’ and ‘r’ letters. This sound can be used at the beginning of words or in the middle. It always follows a vowel or a ‘y’. See how many you know.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling
When we say the 'tr' sound, you have to make sure your tongue is pressing the back of your teeth or it can sound like 'ch'.
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One of the most famous trains is a fictional one called Thomas the Tank Engine - have you heard of him?
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Make sure you write 'angle' and not 'angel' as angels are like fairies!
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Remember, if there is a 'ck' sound at the end of the word following a short vowel sound, it will end with 'ck'.
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Trumpets are made of brass and are often played in an orchestra with other instruments.
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Have you ever made a sock puppet?
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The 'tr' sound is also very similar to the one made with these letters: 'tw'.
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A trunk could also be something that an elephant has.
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If a word has 'tri' in it, it sometimes means three, such as triplet and triangle. Can you think of more?
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This was a tricky one! It should say, 'He tripped on the train tracks'. Really 'he' shouldn't be anywhere near train tracks as they are very dangerous!
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