Long /a/, Long /i/

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What is the long /a/ sound?

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The long /a/ sound is pronounced like the letter 'A' in words such as 'cake', 'make', and 'rain'.

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Can you give an example of a word with a long /i/ sound?

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An example of a word with a long /i/ sound is 'bike', where the 'i' sounds like the letter 'I'.

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What are some common spelling patterns for the long /a/ sound?

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Common spelling patterns for the long /a/ sound include 'ai' as in 'rain', 'ay' as in 'play', and 'a_e' as in 'cake'.

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What are some common spelling patterns for the long /i/ sound?

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Common spelling patterns for the long /i/ sound include 'igh' as in 'high', 'i_e' as in 'like', and 'y' as in 'cry'.

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How do you know if a word has a long /a/ sound?

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You can tell if a word has a long /a/ sound if it sounds like the letter 'A' when pronounced, often found in specific spelling patterns.

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How do you know if a word has a long /i/ sound?

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A word has a long /i/ sound if it sounds like the letter 'I' when pronounced, often found in specific spelling patterns.

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What is a word that has both long /a/ and long /i/ sounds?

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The word 'train' has a long /a/ sound, and the word 'time' has a long /i/ sound.

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What does it mean when a vowel is 'long'?

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A long vowel means the vowel sounds like its name, for example, 'A' in 'cake' or 'I' in 'bike'.

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What is the difference between long and short vowels?

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Long vowels sound like their name (e.g., 'A' in 'cake'), while short vowels do not (e.g., 'A' in 'cat').

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Can you think of a sentence using a long /a/ word?

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Sure! 'The rain fell on the green grass.'