Spelling - Long A

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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' and 'make.'

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What is an example of a word with the long A sound?

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An example is 'break.'

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What does the word 'nail' mean?

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A nail is a small metal spike used to fasten things together.

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What does the word 'prey' mean?

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Prey refers to an animal that is hunted by another animal.

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What does the word 'hay' mean?

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Hay is dried grass that is used as animal feed.

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What does the word 'weigh' mean?

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To weigh means to measure how heavy something is.

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What is a common spelling rule for long A?

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A common spelling rule is that the long A sound can be spelled as 'ai' or 'ay.'

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What is an example of a word that uses 'ai' to make the long A sound?

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An example is 'rain.'

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What is an example of a word that uses 'ay' to make the long A sound?

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An example is 'play.'

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What is the difference between 'break' and 'brake'?

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'Break' means to separate into pieces, while 'brake' is a device to slow down a vehicle.