Understanding the Short 'a' Sound

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

• Apple

• Grape

• Orange

• Banana

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

• Purse your lips

• Keep your tongue high

• Open your mouth wide and keep your tongue low

• Keep your mouth closed

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

• Ice

• Owl

• Ask

• Elephant

Which word contains the short 'a' sound?

• Blue

• Sky

• Tree

• Sand

Identify the word with the short 'a' sound.

• Sat

• Dog

• Fish

• Cat