Schwa/Diphthong Practice

Schwa/Diphthong Practice

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English

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a schwa sound?

Back

The schwa sound is an unstressed and neutral vowel sound, often represented by the symbol 'ə'. It can be found in many words, such as 'sofa' and 'banana'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word contains a schwa sound?

Back

Pizza.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, such as in the word 'coin'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vowel team?

Back

A vowel team consists of two or more vowels that together make one sound, such as 'ea' in 'bread'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a diphthong and a vowel team?

Back

A vowel team makes one long or short vowel sound, while a diphthong makes a blended sound between two vowel sounds.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word has all closed syllables?

Back

Contest.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant, which means the vowel sound is short, as in 'cat' or 'dog'.

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