Understanding Long and Short Vowel Sounds

What is the main characteristic of a long vowel sound?

• It is only found in the middle of words.

• It is always silent.

• It sounds like the name of the letter.

• It is shorter than a short vowel sound.

Which of the following words contains a short vowel sound?

• Time

• Cat

• Seat

• Bake

Which letter has two long vowel sounds?

• A

• I

• U

• E

In the word 'cube', what type of vowel sound does the letter 'U' have?

• Short vowel sound

• Long vowel sound

• Silent vowel sound

• Diphthong

Which of the following words is an example of a long vowel sound?

• Mop

• Bed

• Hope

• Sit