Blending Sounds Practice for 8-Year-Olds: Nk, Nd, and Ng Phonics Worksheet

Instructions

Let's explore some cool ending sounds! Many words end with the sounds -nk, -nd, and -ng. Read the examples below and then try the activities.

Examples:

• Words with -nk: think, bank, sink, pink
• Words with -nd: hand, sand, bend, find
• Words with -ng: sing, long, king, strong

Part 1: Find the Sound!

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. Which word has the same ending sound as strong?
   (A) stand
   (B) wing
   (C) drink


2. Fill in the blank with the correct letters (nk, nd, or ng).

   You can wash your hands in the si____.



3. Circle the word that completes the sentence correctly.

   I like to build castles in the ( sank / sand ).



4. Unscramble the letters to make a word that ends in -ng.

   N-I-K-G ____________________



5. Draw a line to match the word to its ending sound.
   

   think	-ng
   friend	-nk
   long	-nd



6. True or False: The word "pond" ends with the -nk sound.

   ____________________



7. Which word does NOT belong with the others based on its ending sound?

   hand       sing       land       bend

   ____________________

Part 2: Use Your Imagination!

Answer these questions using your own creative ideas. Write in full sentences.

1. Write a sentence using the word "think".

   _________________________________________________________________



2. What is something you can find at the park? Draw it and write its name. Make sure the name has an -nk, -nd, or -ng ending.
   (Example: a swing)

   Name of item: ____________________



3. Write about something that is very strong.

   _________________________________________________________________



4. If you could send a letter to a king, what would you ask him?

   _________________________________________________________________



5. What is your favorite thing to do with your best friend?

   _________________________________________________________________



6. Write a silly sentence that uses the words "pink" and "drink".

   _________________________________________________________________



7. Finish this story starter: The frog jumped into the pond and...

   _________________________________________________________________

Answer Key

Part 1: Find the Sound!

1. (B) wing
2. nk (sink)
3. sand
4. KING
5. think -> -nk; friend -> -nd; long -> -ng
6. False
7. sing

Part 2: Use Your Imagination!

1. Answers will vary. Example: I think pizza is the best food.
2. Answers will vary. Example: swing, sand, pond, bank (of a river).
3. Answers will vary. Example: An elephant is very strong.
4. Answers will vary. Example: I would ask the king if his crown is heavy.
5. Answers will vary. Example: My favorite thing to do with my best friend is play tag.
6. Answers will vary. Example: I saw a pig drink a pink milkshake!
7. Answers will vary. Example: ...he made a big splash!