Odd Letter Out: Lowercase Letters
Reviewed byEmily Harper
These lowercase odd letter out worksheets use the letters children mix up most: b and d, p and q, m and n, u and n. Each row has six letters and one of them is different. Children find it and circle it. There are three sheets with 12 rows each.
Odd Letter Out: Lowercase (Sheet 1)
In each row, circle the one that is different.
- ooaooo
- nnhnnn
- hnhhhh
- uuuunu
- mnnnnn
- nunnnn
- ddddbd
- bdbbbb
- cecccc
- nnnnnr
- jijjjj
- qqqgqq
Odd Letter Out: Lowercase (Sheet 2)
In each row, circle the one that is different.
- eeceee
- bbdbbb
- rrrnrr
- nrnnnn
- pppqpp
- ggqggg
- wvwwww
- nnnunn
- aaaaoa
- jiiiii
- qqqqqp
- hhhhhn
Odd Letter Out: Lowercase (Sheet 3)
In each row, circle the one that is different.
- iijiii
- rnnnnn
- uunuuu
- ttttft
- hnnnnn
- nnnmnn
- hhnhhh
- qqpqqq
- jjjjij
- mmmmmn
- ddddbd
- vvwvvv
How to use the lowercase sheets
Ask your child to read the letters in a row from left to right, then circle the one that is not like the others. If they pick the wrong one, ask them to point to both letters and say what is different about them.
Short practice works best: one sheet a day is enough. Use the answer key to check, or press Show answers on the screen.
Why lowercase letters are harder
Several lowercase letters are the same shape turned or flipped, so b, d, p and q can look almost the same to a young reader. Practising with look-alike pairs helps children notice which way a letter faces.
For more b and d practice, use the b, d, p and q worksheets. For capitals, see odd letter out with capital letters.
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Questions about odd letter out lowercase
What age are these sheets for?
They suit preschool, kindergarten and Grade 1 children.
Which letters are used?
Look-alike lowercase pairs such as b/d, p/q, m/n, u/n, a/o, c/e, f/t and i/j.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every sheet has an answer key in the teacher PDF.
Can I print them for my class?
Yes. They are free for home and classroom use.