Vowel Sounds Review

Vowel Sounds Review

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a short vowel sound?

Back

A short vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a shorter duration than a long vowel sound. Examples include the 'a' in 'cat', 'e' in 'bed', 'i' in 'sit', 'o' in 'hot', and 'u' in 'cup.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a long vowel sound?

Back

A long vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter itself. Examples include the 'a' in 'cake', 'e' in 'see', 'i' in 'like', 'o' in 'home', and 'u' in 'cute.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a vowel sound that is neither short nor long?

Back

An example of a vowel sound that is neither short nor long is the 'u' in 'guitar' or the 'u' in 'quiet.' These sounds are often referred to as 'other' vowel sounds.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify a short vowel sound in a word?

Back

A short vowel sound can often be identified by its position in a closed syllable, where the vowel is followed by one or more consonants. For example, in 'pet', the 'e' is short.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify a long vowel sound in a word?

Back

A long vowel sound is typically found in an open syllable, where the vowel is at the end of the syllable or followed by a silent 'e'. For example, in 'cake', the 'a' is long.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the vowel sound in the word 'hot'?

Back

The vowel sound in the word 'hot' is a short 'o' sound.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the vowel sound in the word 'pet'?

Back

The vowel sound in the word 'pet' is a short 'e' sound.

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