Vowel Digraphs and Diphthongs

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What are vowel digraphs?

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Vowel digraphs are combinations of two vowels that create a single vowel sound, like 'ai' in 'rain' or 'ea' in 'bread'.

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What are vowel diphthongs?

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Vowel diphthongs are sounds formed by combining two vowels in a single syllable, such as 'oi' in 'boil' or 'ou' in 'cloud'.

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Give an example of a word with a vowel digraph.

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The word 'team' contains the vowel digraph 'ea'.

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Give an example of a word with a vowel diphthong.

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The word 'coin' contains the vowel diphthong 'oi'.

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Is 'moist' a word with a vowel diphthong?

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Yes, 'moist' contains the diphthong 'oi'.

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Is 'house' a word with a vowel digraph?

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No, 'house' does not contain a vowel digraph.

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What is the vowel sound in 'sea'?

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The vowel sound in 'sea' is created by the vowel digraph 'ea'.

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What is the vowel sound in 'coat'?

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The vowel sound in 'coat' is created by the vowel digraph 'oa'.

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Identify the vowel digraph in 'jeep'.

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The vowel digraph in 'jeep' is 'ee'.

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What is the difference between vowel digraphs and diphthongs?

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Vowel digraphs create a single sound with two vowels, while diphthongs combine two vowel sounds in one syllable.