Vowel teams

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What is a vowel team?

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A vowel team is a combination of two vowels that work together to make one sound, like 'ai' in 'rain'.

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What sound does 'ea' make in 'meat'?

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In 'meat', the 'ea' vowel team makes the long 'e' sound.

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What is the difference between 'blue' and 'blew'?

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'Blue' is a color, while 'blew' is the past tense of 'blow'.

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What sound does 'ai' make in 'sail'?

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In 'sail', the 'ai' vowel team makes the long 'a' sound.

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What is an example of a word with the 'oa' vowel team?

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An example is 'boat', where 'oa' makes the long 'o' sound.

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What does 'ou' sound like in 'cloud'?

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In 'cloud', the 'ou' vowel team makes the 'ow' sound.

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What is the meaning of 'meat'?

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'Meat' refers to the flesh of animals used as food.

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What is the meaning of 'boil'?

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'Boil' means to heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.

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What sound does 'ay' make in 'tray'?

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In 'tray', the 'ay' vowel team makes the long 'a' sound.

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What is an example of a word with the 'ie' vowel team?

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An example is 'pie', where 'ie' makes the long 'i' sound.