Benchmark Spelling Unit 1 Short Vowels

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What is a short vowel?

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A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a quick, relaxed manner, typically found in one-syllable words or unstressed syllables. Examples include the sounds in 'cat', 'bed', 'sit', 'hot', and 'cup'.

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List the short vowels in the English language.

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The short vowels in English are: a (as in 'cat'), e (as in 'bed'), i (as in 'sit'), o (as in 'hot'), and u (as in 'cup').

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to join together?

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The correct spelling is 'connect'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a location or place?

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The correct spelling is 'address'.

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In the word 'excellent', how is the first syllable pronounced?

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The first syllable 'ex' in 'excellent' is pronounced with a short 'e' sound, similar to the 'e' in 'expect'.

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What vowel sound does the 'e' in 'elementary' have?

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The 'e' in 'elementary' has the same vowel sound as the 'e' in 'bread', which is a short 'e' sound.

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How is the 'u' in 'under' pronounced?

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The 'u' in 'under' is pronounced with the same vowel sound as the 'u' in 'upset', which is a short 'u' sound.

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What is the significance of vowel sounds in spelling?

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Vowel sounds are crucial in spelling as they determine the pronunciation of words and can change the meaning of words based on their correct usage.

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Provide an example of a word with a short 'a' vowel sound.

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An example of a word with a short 'a' vowel sound is 'cat'.

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Provide an example of a word with a short 'e' vowel sound.

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An example of a word with a short 'e' vowel sound is 'bed'.