Spelling U1W2 (consonant blends with short vowels)

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What is a consonant blend?

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A consonant blend is a group of two or three consonants that appear together in a word, where each consonant retains its sound, such as 'bl' in 'black' or 'str' in 'street'.

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Give an example of a word with a consonant blend and a short vowel.

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The word 'trip' contains the consonant blend 'tr' and the short vowel 'i'.

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What is a short vowel?

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A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a quick, relaxed manner, typically found in words like 'cat', 'bed', 'sit', 'hot', and 'cup'.

Front

Identify a word with a short vowel and a consonant blend.

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The word 'grass' has the consonant blend 'gr' and the short vowel 'a'.

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What is the correct spelling of a word that means to fall suddenly?

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The correct spelling is 'drop'.

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Which word is spelled correctly: 'lost' or 'loast'?

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The correct spelling is 'lost'.

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What is the significance of spelling in language?

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Spelling is important as it helps in effective communication, ensuring that words are understood correctly and can be recognized in written form.

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How does a consonant blend affect pronunciation?

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A consonant blend affects pronunciation by combining the sounds of the individual consonants, creating a unique sound that is distinct from the sounds of the consonants when pronounced separately.

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Provide an example of a word with a short vowel sound and a consonant blend at the beginning.

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The word 'desk' has the consonant blend 'd' and 'e' as the short vowel.

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What is the difference between a consonant blend and a consonant digraph?

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A consonant blend consists of two or more consonants that each retain their individual sounds, while a consonant digraph consists of two consonants that together make one sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.