✏️ The Letter X · Practice · Grade 1

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Remember: X often makes the sound /ks/. Most of the time it comes in the middle or at the end of a word: fox, six, taxi, exit.

1Write the missing x. Then read the word.

1.fo
2.mier
3.tai
4.eit
5.o
6.si

2Finish each sentence with an x word.

boxfoxsixwax
  1. The red ran into the woods.
  2. I put my toys in a .
  3. A candle is made of .
  4. Five plus one is .
Answer key · Part 1: 1. x (fox) · 2. x (mixer) · 3. x (taxi) · 4. x (exit) · 5. x (ox) · 6. x (six) · Part 2: 1. fox · 2. box · 3. wax · 4. six
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Free to print & share · pagineapp.com/printables/phonicsGrade 1 · Phonics & word skills

This Grade 1 worksheet practises the letter x with 2 short activities and an answer key. Level: Grade 1. Skill: phonics and word study.

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How do I teach the letter x?

Start with the lesson sheet: read the "Learn it" box aloud, say each picture word together and do the "Try it" activity. Then use the practice worksheet on another day. X often makes the sound /ks/. Most of the time it comes in the middle or at the end of a word: fox, six, taxi, exit.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every sheet with right-or-wrong answers has a small answer key at the bottom. Fold it under or cut it off before handing the sheet to your child.

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