PHONICS EXAM (Example) – Student’s copy
1. You will have 2 minutes to prepare this reading passage. Pay special attention to the underlined words.
2. You will then have 1 minute to read the passage to the examiner.
3. You will receive marks for each underlined word you say correctly.
It’s a dark day on the bay. It is dank and dim as the fog sits on the waves. The light
fades. It is a wet night.
A lad called Sam takes a nip from a tin cup and then fills the jug with tea. He puts
some wings on the pan and eats away. Sam jests and pets his dog and tugs on his tail.
Then, he wants to nap.
Next Sam does some housework. He mends his socks with a pin and dusts his home
with a rag. He rubs the hob and the panes of glass. He lacks help in his pad.
PHONICS EXAM (Example) Examiner’s copy
Student’s Name _____________________ Class ______ Number ______
Circle each error in the underlined words only. (You may need more than one circle in some words.) If the student does not complete the passage in one minute, place a line through the remaining lines.
It’s a dark day on the bay. It is dank and dim as the fog sits on the waves. The light
fades. It is a wet night.
A lad called Sam takes a nip from a tin cup and then fills the jug with tea. He puts
some wings on the pan and eats away. Sam jests and pets his dog and tugs on his tail.
Then, he wants to nap.
Next Sam does some housework. He mends his socks with a pin and dusts his home
with a rag. He rubs the hob and the panes of glass. He lacks help in his pad.
Number of underlined words pronounced correctly = ____ (/36)
Divide by 3, and round off to the nearest whole number: ____ (/12)
PHONICS EXAM PRACTICE (Lessons 1 –
21) Student’s copy
My droll pal Joe Scoad has a few ways to please his mum. He just gave her a bright
new vest with black spots, a green stripe and a cute zip, plus a bunch of red roses. It is
clear that he paid so much cash for them. She will flip and glow if she sees the next
gift he hopes to get her – a big screen.
PHONICS EXAM PRACTICE (Lessons 1 –
21) Examiner’s Copy
Student’s Name _____________________ Class ______ Number ______
Circle each error in the underlined words only. (You may need more than one circle in some words.) If the student does not complete the passage in one minute, cross out the remaining lines.
My droll pal Joe Scoad has a few ways to please his mum. He just gave her a bright
new vest with black spots, a green stripe and a cute zip, plus a bunch of red roses. It is
clear that he paid so much cash for them. She will flip and glow if she sees the next
gift he hopes to get her – a big screen.
Number of underlined words pronounced correctly = ____ (/35)
Divide by 3, and round off to the nearest whole number: ____ (/12)
Term 1 PHONICS EXAM (Lessons 1 –
21) Student’s Copy
Fred Voll has to pack up a lot of stuff to go on a trip. Then he must clean the bench, a
job that he hates. With the aid of a few soap suds, he tries to scrape off the grit. The
thick grey mess flows into the drain. The dry bench is left with a bright shine.
Next he will feed Zog, his mutt, and use a hose to spray his plants.
Term 1 PHONICS EXAM (Lessons 1 – 21)
Examiner’s Copy
Student’s Name _____________________ Class ______ Number ______
Circle each error in the underlined words only. (You may need more than one circle in some words.) If the student does not complete the passage in one minute, cross out the remaining lines.
Fred Voll has to pack up a lot of stuff to go on a trip. Then he must clean the bench, a
job that he hates. With the aid of a few soap suds, he tries to scrape off the grit. The
thick grey mess flows into the drain. The dry bench is left with a bright shine.
Next he will feed Zog, his mutt, and use a hose to spray his plants.
Number of underlined words pronounced correctly = ____ (/36)
Divide by 3, and round off to the nearest whole number: ____ (/12)
Total mark = _____ (/12)
Final Exam – Part B
PHONICS (Lessons 1 – 21) Student’s Copy [12 marks]
You will have 3 minutes to prepare a reading of the following sentences. Pay special attention to the underlined words. You will then have one and a half minutes to read the sentences to the examiner. Marks will be given for each underlined word you say correctly.
1. Van Tex is a bit of a sod. He has a tic and a sag in his gut. I see him beg for a nip of gin.
2. A sane man can cope with fame, but Jake Hoad is too vain and rude to his fans.
3. Steve is a bloke who is keen on ripe plums, and for his chow he likes to dine on a huge stew.
4. Jock Taff has a shy streak but his glib jests can cloy when he goes on a spree.
Final Exam – Part B
PHONICS (Lessons 1 – 21) Examiner’s Copy [12 marks]
Student’s Name _____________________ Class ______ Number ______
Circle each error in the underlined words only. (You may need more than one circle in some words.) If the student does not finish the reading in 90 seconds, cross out the remaining lines.
1. Van Tex is a bit of a sod. He has a tic and a sag in his gut. I see him beg for a nip of gin.
2. A sane man can cope with fame, but Jake Hoad is too vain and rude to his fans.
3. Steve is a bloke who is keen on ripe plums, and for his chow he likes to dine on a huge stew.
4. Jock Taff has a shy streak but his glib jests can cloy when he goes on a spree.
Number of underlined words pronounced correctly = ____ (/36)
Divide by 3, and round off to the nearest whole number: ____ (/12)
Final Exam – Part B
PHONICS (Advanced Classes) Student’s Copy [12 marks]
You will have 3 minutes to prepare a reading of the following sentences. Pay special attention to the underlined words. You will then have one and a half minutes to read the sentences to the examiner. Marks will be given for each underlined word you say correctly.
1. Van Tex is a bit of a sod. He has a tic and a sag in his gut. I see him beg for a nip of gin.
2. A sane man can cope with fame, but Jake Hoad is too vain and rude to his fans.
3. Steve is a bloke who is keen on ripe plums, and for his chow he likes to dine on a huge stew.
4. Jock Taff has a shy streak but his glib jests can cloy when he goes on a spree.
5. My heart should soar but I had to shriek when I saw her shred the fringe of the veil.
Final Exam – Part B
PHONICS (Advanced Classes) Examiner’s Copy [12 marks]
Student’s Name _____________________ Class ______ Number ______
Circle each error in the underlined words only. (You may need more than one circle in some words.) If the student does not finish the reading in 90 seconds, cross out the remaining lines.
1. Van Tex is a bit of a sod. He has a tic and a sag in his gut. I see him beg for a nip of gin.
2. A sane man can cope with fame, but Jake Hoad is too vain and rude to his fans.
3. Steve is a bloke who is keen on ripe plums, and for his chow he likes to dine on a huge stew.
4. Jock Taff has a shy streak but his glib jests can cloy when he goes on a spree.
5. My heart should soar but I had to shriek when I saw her shred the fringe of the veil.
Number of underlined words pronounced correctly = ____ (/36)
Divide by 3, and round off to the nearest whole number: ____ (/12)