Schwa Spelling Set #2

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a sports implement used to hit a ball?

Back

racket

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that describes a deep valley with steep sides?

Back

canyon

Front

What is the correct spelling of the unit of measurement for liquid volume equal to 4 quarts?

Back

gallon

Front

What is the correct spelling of the flat surface that forms the top of a structure?

Back

panel

Front

What is the correct spelling of the fruit that is typically round and has a green or red skin?

Back

melon

Front

What is the schwa sound in English?

Back

The schwa sound is the most common vowel sound in English, represented by the symbol 'ə', and is often found in unstressed syllables.

Front

Give an example of a word that contains the schwa sound.

Back

banana (the second 'a' is pronounced as a schwa sound).

Front

What is the purpose of using the schwa in English spelling?

Back

The schwa helps indicate the pronunciation of unstressed syllables in words.

Front

What is a common mistake when spelling words with the schwa sound?

Back

Students often spell the schwa sound incorrectly by using a different vowel, such as 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', or 'u'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means a large, flat area of land?

Back

plain