Fill in the Blank with Digraphs (sh, ch, th)
Silent Letters
Prefixes
Suffixes
Main idea
100

The cat likes to **__** on the couch

nap (ch – "chill")

100

The knight wore armor. Which letter is silent in “knight”?

k

100

Unhappy” means not happy. What does the prefix un- mean?

not

100

Adding “-ful” to “help” makes “helpful.” What does “-ful” mean?

full of

100

The main idea of a story is:

what the story is about

200

Brush your **__** every day.

teeth

200

– Write your name on the line. Which letter is silent in “write”?

w

200

The prefix “re-” in “redo” means:

again
200

The suffix “-less” means:

without

200

What is the main idea of a paragraph about bees making honey?

How bees make honey

300

I heard a loud **__** when the glass broke.

crash

300

Climb to the top of the mountain. Which letter is silent in “climb”?

b

300

What does the word “preheat” mean?

to heat before

300

What does “kindness” mean?

the state of being kind

300

If a story tells all about volcanoes, what is the main idea?

: Information about volcanoes

400

The baby is taking a **__** nap.

short

400

The lamb is sleeping. Which letter is silent in “lamb”?

b

400

What does the prefix “dis-” mean in “dislike”?

not or opposite of

400

What does the word “careless” mean?

without care

400

A passage talks about why exercise is good for kids. What's the main idea?

: Exercise is important for kids

500

We saw a **__** at the zoo with long arms. 

Hint  ch sound at the beginning.

chimp

500

I knew the answer. Which letter is silent in “knew”?

k

500

“Impossible” starts with the prefix “im-.” What does “im-” mean?

not

500

In the word “teacher,” what does the suffix “-er” mean?

a person who does something (teaches)

500

How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

Look at the first sentence and key details