Detailed Explanation of Identifying the Short Vowel Sound in a Word π£οΈ
When we learn to read and write in Year 2, it is very important to know about short vowel sounds. Short vowel sounds are the sounds vowels make when they say their quick, little sound, not their long name. The vowels are a, e, i, o, u.
What Are Short Vowel Sounds? π€
Short vowel sounds are the sounds vowels make that are different from their long sounds. For example, the letter βaβ can sound like the name βAβ in βacornβ (which is a long vowel sound) or like βaβ in βcatβ (which is a short vowel sound). Short vowels sound quick and are easy to hear in many small words.
How Are Short Vowel Sounds Different from Long Vowel Sounds? βοΈ
- Short vowel sounds: These are quick and small sounds.
- a as in cat
- e as in bed
- i as in fish
- o as in dog
- u as in cup
- Long vowel sounds: These sound like the vowel’s name and are held longer.
- a as in cake
- e as in tree
- i as in bike
- o as in bone
- u as in mule
How to Identify a Short Vowel Sound in a Word π
Here is a simple way to find the short vowel sound in words:
- Listen carefully to the vowel sound in the word. Say the word slowly and hear the middle vowel sound.
- Check if the vowel sounds like its name or a short quick sound. If it sounds quick and short, itβs a short vowel sound.
- Look at the spelling of the word. Many short vowel sounds are in words that only have one vowel letter between consonants, like in the words cat, bed, pig, hop, cup.
- Practice by reading words out loud and saying the vowel sounds slowly to hear the short sound.
Examples of Words with Short Vowel Sounds π
- Short a sound: cat, map, hat
- Short e sound: bed, pen, hen
- Short i sound: sit, pig, pin
- Short o sound: dog, hop, pot
- Short u sound: cup, sun, bus
By practicing these steps and listening carefully, you can easily spot the short vowel sound in any word. Remember, itβs all about listening to the vowelβs quick, small sound in the middle of the word!
20 Examination-Style Questions with Answers on Identifying Short Vowel Sounds for Year 2 βοΈ
Multiple Choice Questions β
- What is the short vowel sound in the word cat?
- a) /a/ (as in cake)
- b) /Γ¦/ (as in cat)
- c) /e/ (as in bed)
Answer: b) /Γ¦/ (as in cat)
- Which word has the short vowel sound /i/?
- a) sit
- b) site
- c) sight
Answer: a) sit
- What is the short vowel sound in the word bed?
- a) /Ι/ (short e)
- b) /i:/ (long e)
- c) /Ιͺ/ (short i)
Answer: a) /Ι/ (short e)
- Find the word with a short o sound:
- a) hot
- b) hope
- c) hoot
Answer: a) hot
- Which word uses the short vowel sound /Κ/?
- a) cut
- b) cute
- c) cube
Answer: a) cut
Fill in the Blank Questions π
- The short vowel sound in the word pig is ______.
Answer: /Ιͺ/ - In the word fox, the short vowel sound is ______.
Answer: /Ι/ - Write the short vowel sound you hear in the word red: ______.
Answer: /Ι/ - The short vowel sound in sun is ______.
Answer: /Κ/ - The short vowel sound in the word hat is ______.
Answer: /Γ¦/
Short Answer Questions π¨οΈ
- What short vowel sound do you hear in the word dog?
Answer: /Ι/ - Listen to the word pen. What is the short vowel sound?
Answer: /Ι/ - What is the short vowel sound in the word cup?
Answer: /Κ/ - Say the word lip out loud. Which short vowel sound is in the word?
Answer: /Ιͺ/ - What short vowel sound do you hear in the word bat?
Answer: /Γ¦/
Mixed Question Types π
- Choose the word with the short e sound:
- a) bet
- b) beat
- c) beet
Answer: a) bet
- Fill in the blank: The short vowel sound in “rock” is _______.
Answer: /Ι/ - Circle the words that have a short i vowel sound: pin, pine, pig, pie
Answer: pin, pig - True or False: The word mud has the short vowel sound /Κ/.
Answer: True - Write the short vowel sound for the word mat.
Answer: /Γ¦/
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These 20 questions help Year 2 pupils practise recognising and identifying short vowel sounds in different words. They include multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and short answer questions, all aligned with the National Curriculum phonics standards to support confident reading and spelling skills.
