Short i and Long i

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What is a short 'i' sound?

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The short 'i' sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced like the 'i' in 'sit' or 'hit.' It is a quick, short sound.

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What is a long 'i' sound?

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The long 'i' sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced like the 'i' in 'ice' or 'bike.' It is a longer, drawn-out sound.

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

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'Ditch' is an example of a word with a short 'i' sound.

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

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'Bike' is an example of a word with a long 'i' sound.

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

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Short 'i' is pronounced quickly, while long 'i' is pronounced longer and often has a different spelling.

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What is a common spelling for the long 'i' sound?

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The long 'i' sound is often spelled with 'i_e' as in 'like' or 'ice'.

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What is a common spelling for the short 'i' sound?

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The short 'i' sound is often spelled with just 'i' as in 'sit' or 'pin'.

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What does the word 'decide' mean?

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To decide means to make a choice or come to a conclusion.

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What does the word 'build' mean?

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To build means to construct or create something.

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What does the word 'skill' mean?

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Skill refers to the ability to do something well, often gained through practice.