Vocabulary in context & General Review

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What is a digraph?

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A digraph is two letters next to each other that make one sound.

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How is the /j/ sound spelled when followed by an a, o, or u?

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The /j/ sound is spelled with the letter 'j'.

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How do you spell the /k/ sound when followed by an a, o, or u?

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The /k/ sound is spelled with the letter 'c'.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open, typically 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made by obstructing airflow, such as 'b', 'c', 'd', etc.

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What is the purpose of spelling rules?

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Spelling rules help guide how words are written and ensure consistency in language.

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word, typically containing a vowel.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.