Understanding Vowel Sounds in English

This video tutorial explores the vowel 'I' in English, detailing its short and long sounds. It provides examples of words with these sounds and explains how different letter combinations affect the vowel sound. The video also offers resources for further learning.

How many vowels are there in the English language?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

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Which of the following words contains the short vowel sound for 'I'?

• Cry

• Pie

• Bike

• Kid

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What is the short vowel sound for 'I'?

• i

• o

• e

• a

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Which of these words does NOT have the short vowel sound for 'I'?

• Lion

• Twig

• Pig

• Mix

Which letter combination is NOT used to make the long 'I' sound?

• IGH

• OU

• I.E

• I

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Which of the following words contains the long vowel sound for 'I'?

• Pie

• Bib

• Six

• Bin

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TEKS.ELA.1.2B.III

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Which word has the long 'I' sound made by the 'IGH' combination?

• Light

• Cry

• Mix

• Type

Which of these words has the long 'I' sound made by the 'Y' combination?

• Pig

• Bib

• Fly

• Kid