GAF1 - Unit 1 Pronunciation

Identify the vowel sound in the word 'cup'.

• /a/

• /o/

• /e/

• /ʌ/

Which word contains the /ə/ sound: 'sofa' or 'sun'?

• sofa

• sail

• sunflower

• soda

Choose the word that has the /e/ sound: 'bed' or 'bid'?

• bidder

• bead

• bed

• bad

In the word 'hit', what is the vowel sound?

• The vowel sound is /ʌ/.

• The vowel sound is /ɪ/.

• The vowel sound is /eɪ/.

• The vowel sound is /ɑː/.

Spell the word that contains the /ʌ/ sound: 'fun' or 'fan'?

• funny

• fan

• fun

• fawn

Differentiate between the sounds in 'bet' and 'bit'.

• The vowel sound in 'bet' is /ɛ/ and in 'bit' is /ɪ/.

• The vowel sound in 'bet' is /ʌ/ and in 'bit' is /eɪ/.

• The vowel sound in 'bet' is /æ/ and in 'bit' is /ɒ/.

• The vowel sound in 'bet' is /ɪ/ and in 'bit' is /ɛ/.

Use the word 'met' in a sentence and identify the vowel sound.

• I met my dog at the store. The vowel sound is /aɪ/.

• I met my teacher yesterday. The vowel sound is /oʊ/.

• I met a stranger on the bus. The vowel sound is /ɪ/.

• I met my friend at the park. The vowel sound is /ɛ/.

Pronounce the word 'pet' and identify its vowel sound.

• The vowel sound in 'pet' is /i/.

• The vowel sound in 'pet' is /o/.

• The vowel sound in 'pet' is /ɛ/.

• The vowel sound in 'pet' is /a/.

Which of the following words has the /ə/ sound: 'banana' or 'bat'?

• apple

• dog

• banana

• cat

Spell the word that contains the /e/ sound: 'red' or 'rod'?

• red

• road

• redder

• reed