RGR UNIT 1

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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 short, quick manner. Examples include the sounds in 'a' in 'cat', 'e' in 'bed', 'i' in 'sit', 'o' in 'hot', and 'u' in 'cup.'

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Which letters are considered vowels?

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The vowels are A, E, I, O, and U.

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Which letters are considered consonants?

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All letters in the alphabet that are not vowels are consonants. Examples include B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, and Z.

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What sound does the short vowel 'A' make?

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The short vowel 'A' makes the sound like in the word 'apple.'

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What sound does the short vowel 'E' make?

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The short vowel 'E' makes the sound like in the word 'edge.'

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What sound does the short vowel 'I' make?

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The short vowel 'I' makes the sound like in the word 'igloo.'

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What sound does the short vowel 'O' make?

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The short vowel 'O' makes the sound like in the word 'hot.'

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What sound does the short vowel 'U' make?

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The short vowel 'U' makes the sound like in the word 'up.'

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Can you give an example of a word with a short vowel 'A'?

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An example of a word with a short vowel 'A' is 'cat.'

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Can you give an example of a word with a short vowel 'E'?

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An example of a word with a short vowel 'E' is 'bed.'