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What is a vowel team?

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A vowel team is when two vowels work together to make one sound.

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What sound does 'ai' make in words?

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The 'ai' vowel team usually makes the long 'a' sound, like in 'rain'.

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What sound does 'ay' make in words?

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The 'ay' vowel team also makes the long 'a' sound, like in 'play'.

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Give an example of a word with 'ai'.

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An example is 'train'.

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Give an example of a word with 'ay'.

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An example is 'day'.

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What is the difference between 'ai' and 'ay'?

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Both 'ai' and 'ay' make the long 'a' sound, but 'ai' is usually found in the middle of words, while 'ay' is often at the end.

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What is a common mistake with 'ai'?

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A common mistake is spelling 'rain' as 'rayn'.

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What is a common mistake with 'ay'?

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A common mistake is spelling 'play' as 'plai'.

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What does 'stray' mean?

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'Stray' means something that is lost or wandering, like a stray cat.

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What does 'braid' mean?

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A 'braid' is a way of styling hair by weaving it together.