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Long Vowels
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Long Vowels
The following letters are vowels: A, E, I, O, U. Sometimes the letter "Y" acts like a vowel. At least one vowel is found in every English word.
These are the long vowels sounds:
"Y" acts like a vowel in the word "baby." It has a long "e" sound. "Y" has a long "i" sound in the word "fly."
Long Vowels
Spelling patterns may help you remember how to spell words with the same long vowel sound. Here are three common long vowel spelling patterns:
1. C-V-C-e, or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-silent "e"
The silent "e" causes the vowel to have a long vowel sound.
Long Vowels
2. C-V-V-C, or Consonant-Vowel-Vowel-Consonant
In this long vowel spelling pattern, the 1st vowel makes a long vowel sound, and the 2nd vowel is silent.
3. C-V-V, or Consonant-Vowel-Vowel
Similar to C-V-V-C, the 1st vowel makes a long vowel sound, and the 2nd vowel is silent.
Long Vowels
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seep
through the crack
vi
for first place
comb the horse's
mane
hopeful
that we will win
Question 1 of 8
"Seep" is spelled correctly. It has a long "e" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C. Try again.
The correct spelling is "vie." The word "vie" has a long "i" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V.
"Mane" is spelled correctly. It has a long "a" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
"Hopeful" is spelled correctly. It has a long "o" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
Most long vowel spelling patterns use two vowels.
Long Vowels
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coax
him to help
weigh
ninty
pounds
wail
in pain
play a
tune
Question 2 of 8
"Coax" is spelled correctly. It has a long "o" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C. Try again.
The correct spelling is "ninety." The word "ninety" has a long "i" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e.
"Wail" is spelled correctly. It has a long "a" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C. Try again.
"Tune" is spelled correctly. It has a long "u" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
Most long vowel spelling patterns use two vowels.
Long Vowels
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shy
around strangers
play the
flute
clame
your prize
angry enough to
scream
Question 3 of 8
"Shy" is spelled correctly. The "y" acts like a vowel and has a long "i" sound. Try again.
"Flute" is spelled correctly. It has a long "u" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
The correct spelling is "claim." The word "claim" has a long "a" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C.
"Scream" is spelled correctly. It has a long "e" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C. Try again.
The misspelled word should be spelled using the C-V-V-C spelling pattern.
Long Vowels
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blad
of grass
crooked
spine
cup of
tea
orange
grove
Question 4 of 8
The correct spelling is "blade." The word "blade" has a long "a" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e.
"Spine" is spelled correctly. It has a long "i" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
"Tea" is spelled correctly. It has a long "e" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V. Try again.
"Grove" is spelled correctly. It has a long "o" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
Most long vowel spelling patterns use two vowels.
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glu
the papers together
cross the street
safely
itchy
hives
a friend named
Joe
Question 5 of 8
The correct spelling is "glue." The word "glue" has a long "u" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V.
"Safely" is spelled correctly. It has a long "a" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
"Hives" is spelled correctly. It has a long "i" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
"Joe" is spelled correctly. It has a long "o" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V. Try again.
Most long vowel spelling patterns use two vowels.
Long Vowels
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spruc
up the yard
peek
through a hole
foam
mattress
hike on the
trail
Question 6 of 8
The correct spelling is "spruce." The word "spruce" has a long "u" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e.
"Peek" is spelled correctly. It has a long "e" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C. Try again.
"Foam" is spelled correctly. It has a long "o" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C. Try again.
"Trail" is spelled correctly. It has a long "a" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C. Try again.
Most long vowel spelling patterns use two vowels.
Long Vowels
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pry
the door open
sitting on a
bech
towel
skate
down the street
smell the
fumes
in the air
Question 7 of 8
"Pry" is spelled correctly. The "y" acts like a vowel and has a long "i" sound. Try again.
The correct spelling is "beach." The word "beach" has a long "e" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-V-C.
"Skate" is spelled correctly. It has a long "a" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
"Fumes" is spelled correctly. It has a long "u" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
Most long vowel spelling patterns use two vowels.
Long Vowels
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high
price
of gasoline
ice
cub
in a glass
cry
on your shoulder
prose
written in a journal
Question 8 of 8
"Price" is spelled correctly. It has a long "i" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
The correct spelling is "cube." The word "cube" has a long "u" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e.
"Cry" is spelled correctly. The "y" acts like a vowel and has a long "i" sound. Try again.
"Prose" is spelled correctly. It has a long "o" sound. Its long vowel spelling pattern is C-V-C-e. Try again.
Most long vowel spelling patterns use two vowels.
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