Long and Short A Practice

Front

What is the sound of the letter 'A' in the word 'Plane'?

Back

Long A

Front

What is the sound of the letter 'A' in the word 'Day'?

Back

Long A

Front

What is the sound of the letter 'A' in the word 'Cat'?

Back

Short A

Front

What is the sound of the letter 'A' in the word 'Man'?

Back

Short A

Front

What is the sound of the letter 'A' in the word 'Tail'?

Back

Long A

Front

Define Long A sound.

Back

The Long A sound is pronounced like the letter name 'A' as in 'cake' or 'plane.'

Front

Define Short A sound.

Back

The Short A sound is pronounced like 'a' in 'cat' or 'man.'

Front

Give an example of a word with Long A.

Back

Plane

Front

Give an example of a word with Short A.

Back

Cat

Front

What is the difference between Long A and Short A?

Back

Long A is pronounced like the letter name, while Short A is a more clipped sound.