Review: Short /a/ and long /a/ 4th Grade ELAR

Choose the correct vowel sound for the underlined word:

The blade on the scissors wouldn't cut my paper.

• long /a/

• short /a/

Which word with a long /a/ sound would best complete this sentence:

The cold, _______ sky made me want to stay in bed.

• gray

• green

• grain

Choose the correct vowel sound for the underlined word:

John and Kelly went roller skating this past Saturday.

• long /a/

• short /a/

Which word has a short /a/ sound in this sentence:

Anna began to quake with fear as she watched the scary movie.

• quake

• began

• scary

Choose the correct vowel sound for the underlined word:

The storm will delay our trip for hours.

• long /a/

• short /a/

Choose the correct vowel sound for the underlined word:

The high wire act will amaze everyone.

• long /a/

• short /a/

Choose the correct vowel sound for the underlined word:

Is the drain in the art room sink clogged?

• long /a/

• short /a/

What word has a long /a/ sound in this sentence:

Maybe we can go to the park this afternoon.

• Maybe

• park

• afternoon

Which word has a short /a/ sound in this sentence:

Handle these plates carefully so they don't break.

• Handle

• plates

• break

Which word has a short /a/ sound in this sentence:

We saw some beautiful blown glass sculptures yesterday.

• glass

• art

• saw