Odd One Out!

Spot the differences in ending sounds with this kindergarten and first-grade worksheet! Each row consists of three CVC words, two of which have the same ending sound. Students will read the words out loud, then circle the one that ends with a different sound. By using short, familiar words, young readers can confidently read each word and target their focus to the ending letter.

The “odd one out” format of this worksheet encourages active listening and strengthens phonemic awareness as students isolate the ending sound of each word. Understanding ending sounds is an important step in early literacy development, as it helps learners encode and decode new words. 

Ready for more practice? Try CVC Words: Ending Sounds and Ice Cream Sort: Ending Letters #1.