FLSZ Rule 30

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make a bubbling sound?

Back

fizz

Front

Which four letters are usually doubled at the end of a word following a short, single vowel?

Back

f, l, s, z

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to pour liquid?

Back

spill

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a transparent container?

Back

glass

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make a buzzing sound?

Back

buzz

Front

What do we call a word that has the same sound but different meanings?

Back

homophone

Front

What is a short vowel?

Back

A vowel sound that is pronounced shorter than its long counterpart, like 'a' in 'cat'.

Front

What is a consonant?

Back

A letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel (a, e, i, o, u). Examples include b, c, d.

Front

What is a vowel?

Back

A letter of the alphabet that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open. Examples are a, e, i, o, u.

Front

What does it mean to double a letter at the end of a word?

Back

To write the same letter twice in a row, like in 'buzz'.