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Spelling Quiz - Year 1 - The Sound v (Questions)

Practise the v sound in Year 1 spelling. Listen carefully, say the word aloud, then choose the correct letter to complete each word.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can hear v in vivid.

In KS1 English Spelling (Year 1), children learn to match sounds to letters. The letter v is a consonant sound that you can hear at the start, middle, or end of a word.

Key Terms

Letter: A written symbol we use to spell words.
Sound: What you hear when you say a letter or a word.
Consonant: A letter sound that is not a vowel (a, e, i, o, u).

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What sound does the letter v make?

The letter v usually makes a “v” sound, like in van or vest. If you touch your throat when you say v, you can feel a gentle buzz.

How can I help my child spot the v sound in a word?

Say the word slowly and listen for the “v” sound. Then look for the letter v in the written word and read it again to check it matches.

What is the difference between v and f sounds?

v and f can sound similar, but v uses your voice and makes a buzz in your throat. f is quieter and does not make your throat buzz.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Do you ____ any sugar please?

[ ]	haf
[ ]	hav
[ ]	have
[ ]	haive

2.

How long do tortoises ____ for?

[ ]	life
[ ]	liv
[ ]	live
[ ]	lif

3.

Will you ____ some money to charity?

[ ]	give
[ ]	giv
[ ]	gif
[ ]	gife

4.

I ____ you!

[ ]	luv
[ ]	luve
[ ]	love
[ ]	lov

5.

This bird is called a ____.

[ ]	duve
[ ]	dove
[ ]	douve
[ ]	duv

6.

Will you look ____ the wardrobe for my jumper please?

[ ]	abuve
[ ]	abuv
[ ]	abov
[ ]	above

7.

These are my driving ____.

[ ]	gluves
[ ]	gloves
[ ]	gluvs
[ ]	glovs

8.

If this slug eats my vegetables, he won't be ____ for very long!

[ ]	ailive
[ ]	aliv
[ ]	alife
[ ]	alive

9.

You can ____ in this ____.

[ ]	dive and kave
[ ]	dive and cave
[ ]	diyve and cave
[ ]	dive and cayve

10.

I ____ you ____ biscuits!

[ ]	gave and five
[ ]	gaive and five
[ ]	gave and phive
[ ]	gave and fife

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Spelling Quiz - Year 1 - The Sound v (Answers)

1.

Do you ____ any sugar please?

[ ]	haf
[ ]	hav
[x]	have
[ ]	haive

Often there are more than 6 tablespoons of sugar in fizzy drinks - that's a lot of sugar!

2.

How long do tortoises ____ for?

[ ]	life
[ ]	liv
[x]	live
[ ]	lif

If the word has an 'f' it is 'life' as in, a tortoise has a long life - these two words are often confused.

3.

Will you ____ some money to charity?

[x]	give
[ ]	giv
[ ]	gif
[ ]	gife

Some people give money to charity, others raise money. If you raise money, this means you are doing something like a marathon and want people to sponsor you.

4.

I ____ you!

[ ]	luv
[ ]	luve
[x]	love
[ ]	lov

Everyone likes being told they're loved - have you told your parents or someone close you love them recently?

5.

This bird is called a ____.

[ ]	duve
[x]	dove
[ ]	douve
[ ]	duv

These birds symbolise love, peace and harmony. That's why you sometimes see their image on wedding invitations.

6.

Will you look ____ the wardrobe for my jumper please?

[ ]	abuve
[ ]	abuv
[ ]	abov
[x]	above

I wonder if she found her jumper.

7.

These are my driving ____.

[ ]	gluves
[x]	gloves
[ ]	gluvs
[ ]	glovs

In the Middle Ages, gloves were only worn by the rich.

8.

If this slug eats my vegetables, he won't be ____ for very long!

[ ]	ailive
[ ]	aliv
[ ]	alife
[x]	alive

Some slugs can live for up to six years. If you grow plants, slugs are your enemy as they eat all your hard work!

9.

You can ____ in this ____.

[ ]	dive and kave
[x]	dive and cave
[ ]	diyve and cave
[ ]	dive and cayve

Caves take years to form! They are also great places for bats to live.

10.

I ____ you ____ biscuits!

[x]	gave and five
[ ]	gaive and five
[ ]	gave and phive
[ ]	gave and fife

In the present tense, the word is 'give' but in the past tense it becomes 'gave'.