Short a vs. Long a

Front

What is the short 'a' sound?

Back

The short 'a' sound is pronounced like 'a' in 'cat'.

Front

What is the long 'a' sound?

Back

The long 'a' sound is pronounced like 'a' in 'cake'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a short 'a' sound.

Back

bat.

Front

Give an example of a word with a long 'a' sound.

Back

cake.

Front

What is the difference between 'bag' and 'bage'?

Back

'Bag' has a short 'a' sound, while 'bage' has a long 'a' sound.

Front

What is the short 'a' in 'cat'?

Back

The 'a' in 'cat' is a short 'a' sound.

Front

What is the long 'a' in 'grate'?

Back

The 'a' in 'grate' is a long 'a' sound.

Front

How do you spell the word with a short 'a' sound that means a container?

Back

bag.

Front

How do you spell the word with a long 'a' sound that means a dessert?

Back

cake.

Front

What sound does 'bat' make?

Back

The 'a' in 'bat' is a short 'a' sound.