Oxford Spelling Unit 16

Which of the following words contains a "schwa" sound? The schwa is a quiet, weak vowel sound (uh) in an unstressed part of a word. It sounds like “uh” and is the most common vowel sound in English.

• banana

• snake

• stone

• tune

What is the correct syllable breakdown for 'animal'?

• a-ni-mal

• an-i-mal

• ani-mal

• a-nim-al

In the word 'problem', which syllable is stressed?

• pro

• blem

• lem

• Neither

The schwa sound is typically found in:

• stressed syllables

• monosyllabic words

• unstressed syllables

• long vowels

Which words begin with a short vowel sound in the first syllable?

• catastrophe

• animal

• activity

• event

A diphthong is when your mouth moves while saying the vowel, like two vowel sounds sliding together.

Which of the following words contain a diphthong?

• coin

• fan

• pen

• sun

The schwa is a quiet, weak vowel sound (uh) in an unstressed part of a word. It sounds like “uh” and is the most common vowel sound in English.

The 'a' in 'about' makes what kind of sound?

• short vowel

• long vowel

• diphthong

• schwa

he schwa is a quiet, weak vowel sound (uh) in an unstressed part of a word. It sounds like “uh” and is the most common vowel sound in English.

Which word does *not* contain a schwa sound?

• teacher

• sofa

• pencil

• beet

How many syllables are in the word 'fantastic'?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

A stressed syllable is said more strongly, clearly, and louder. An unstressed syllable is said more quietly, quickly, and often includes the schwa sound.

Which of the following is an example of an unstressed syllable?

• 're' in return

• 'turn' in return

• 'fun' in funfair

• 'book' in bookshelf