Which of the following represents groups of consecutive letters that make a particular sound in words?

The correct answer is the term "Letter Combinations," which refers to groups of consecutive letters in words that come together to produce specific sounds. For example, in the combination "th" in "the," the letters work together to create the unique sound associated with that combination, distinct from the sounds of the individual letters 't' and 'h'.

Understanding letter combinations is crucial for reading and phonics instruction, as these combinations help learners recognize familiar sounds in different words. They can include digraphs (like "sh" and "ch"), or blends (like "bl" and "tr"), all of which contribute to the pronunciation of a word.

In contrast, other options provide different insights into language structure. A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that contains a vowel sound but does not solely focus on groups of letters producing a particular sound. A diphthong refers to a specific type of vowel sound formed by the combination of two vowels in the same syllable that glide from one to the other, like "oi" in "boil." CVC(e) describes a specific phonetic pattern (consonant-vowel-consonant followed by an 'e') that affects vowel pronunciation rather than directly addressing how groups of letters combine