Understanding Vowel Sounds

Which of the following words contains a short vowel sound similar to its name in Spanish?

• Cube

• Doe

• Plate

• Map

What is a characteristic of long vowel sounds in English?

• They are always followed by a consonant.

• They sound like their name in Spanish.

• They are always at the end of a word.

• They sound like their name in English.

Which word demonstrates the long vowel sound 'a'?

• Pig

• Duck

• Snake

• Cat

In the word 'plate', what role does the letter 'e' play?

• It is pronounced as a separate syllable.

• It is pronounced after the 't'.

• It makes the vowel sound long and is silent.

• It shortens the vowel sound.

Which of the following words contains a silent 'e'?

• Block

• Kick

• Tube

• Frog