Spelling Week 2: Long A and E

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to speak formally?

Back

speech

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to say hello?

Back

greet

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a person who steals?

Back

thief

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to lift something up?

Back

raise

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a large animal often found in the wild?

Back

beast

Front

What is the long A sound in the word 'great'?

Back

The long A sound is pronounced as /eɪ/.

Front

What is the long E sound in the word 'beast'?

Back

The long E sound is pronounced as /iː/.

Front

What is the difference between 'greet' and 'great'?

Back

'Greet' means to say hello, while 'great' means large or excellent.

Front

What is a common mistake when spelling the word 'thief'?

Back

Common mistakes include 'theef' and 'theaf'.

Front

What does the word 'raise' mean?

Back

To lift or move something to a higher position.