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What is a short 'a' sound?

Back

The short 'a' sound is pronounced like 'a' in 'cat' or 'bat'. It is a quick, short sound.

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What is a long 'a' sound?

Back

The long 'a' sound is pronounced like 'a' in 'cake' or 'make'. It is a prolonged sound.

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

Back

Cat

Front

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

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Cake

Front

What is the difference between short 'a' and long 'a'?

Back

Short 'a' is a quick sound, while long 'a' is a prolonged sound.

Front

Identify the sound in the word 'sprain'.

Back

Long 'a' sound.

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Identify the sound in the word 'strong'.

Back

Short 'a' sound.

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What sound does 'remain' have?

Back

Long 'a' sound.

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What sound does 'drain' have?

Back

Long 'a' sound.

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What sound does 'raft' have?

Back

Short 'a' sound.