Tense and Lax Vowel + Reduced Vowels

Tense and Lax Vowels

Directions: Decide whether the underlined vowel in each word is tense or lax.

Multiple Choice

They spoke for hours about the upcoming event.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

I need to fix the problem before the meeting.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

The weather was too cold to go outside.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

She was keen on starting her new job as soon as possible.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

After the race, she felt exhausted.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

The students were reading the assigned texts.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

I took the longest route to avoid the traffic.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

Her new dress had a very bright color.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

We couldn’t wait for the concert to start.

• Tense

• Lax

Multiple Choice

He caught the ball with one hand.

• Tense

• Lax

Reduced Vowels: Schwa Identification

Directions: Identify the reduced vowel (schwa) in highlight word in each sentence.

Example:
I couldn’t go to school because I was sick.

Answer: Second syllable

Multiple Choice

She works about eight hours a day.

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• Third syllable

• Fourth syllable

Multiple Choice

Photograph these documents for the meeting.

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• Third syllable

• Fourth syllable

Multiple Choice

I’ll provide the information you need.

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• Third syllable

• Fourth syllable

Multiple Choice

The teacher provided a clear explanation of the complex topic.

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• Third syllable

• Fourth syllable

Multiple Choice

The student gave a flawless recitation of the Qur’an.

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• Third syllable

• Fourth syllable