Short and Long Vowels

Give an example of a word with a short 'a'.

• cat

• cake

• car

• coat

Why is it important to know short and long vowels?

• It helps with reading, spelling, and pronunciation.

• It is only important for writing.

• It has no impact on language learning.

• It is only relevant for advanced learners.

What is an example of a word with a long 'u'?

• cute

• cut

• cup

• cat

What sound does the 'i' make in the word 'swipe'?

• The 'i' makes a short sound.

• The 'i' makes a long sound.

• The 'i' is silent.

• The 'i' makes a diphthong sound.

What is the vowel sound in the word 'state'?

• a short 'a'

• a long 'a'

• a short 'e'

• a long 'i'

What sound does the 'i' make in the word 'brick'?

• A long sound

• A short sound

• A silent sound

• A diphthong sound

What is a common rule for short vowels?

• Short vowels often appear in words without a silent 'e', like 'cat'.

• Short vowels are always followed by a consonant.

• Short vowels are only found in two-syllable words.

• Short vowels are always pronounced the same way.

What is a long vowel?

• A vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter.

• A vowel sound that is always short and quick.

• A vowel sound that is only found in consonant clusters.

• A vowel sound that changes depending on the surrounding letters.

What is the vowel sound in the word 'dog'?

• a long 'o'

• a short 'o'

• a short 'a'

• a long 'e'

How do you know if a vowel is short or long?

• If it sounds like the letter name, it's long; if it sounds different, it's short.

• If it is followed by a consonant, it's short; if not, it's long.

• If it appears at the beginning of a word, it's long; if at the end, it's short.

• If it is in a one-syllable word, it's short; if in a multi-syllable word, it's long.