Understanding the Short 'a' Sound

What is an example of a word that uses the short 'a' sound?

• Grape

• Banana

• Orange

• Apple

How should you position your mouth to make the short 'a' sound?

• Keep your tongue high

• Purse your lips

• Keep your mouth closed

• Open your mouth wide and keep your tongue low

What should you feel when you place your hand on your throat while making the short 'a' sound?

• A vibration

• A cooling sensation

• A tickle

• Nothing

Which of the following words begins with the short 'a' sound?

• Ostrich

• Elephant

• Umbrella

• Alligator

Which word contains the short 'a' sound?

• Blue

• Sky

• Tree

• Sand