Short & Long Vowels — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which is the correct spelling for the long-a dessert word?
A) cak
B) cake
C) caik
D) caek
Cake follows the CVCe rule, with silent e making the a long.
2. Which is the correct spelling for the long-o water vehicle?
A) bot
B) bote
C) boat
D) boet
Boat uses the oa vowel team to spell the long o sound.
3. Which is the correct spelling for the long-e green food?
A) ben
B) bean
C) bene
D) beene
Bean follows the CVVC pattern with ea making the long e sound.
4. Which is the correct spelling for the long-i night light in the sky?
A) mun
B) moone
C) moon
D) mone
Moon uses the oo vowel team for its long vowel sound.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. We sailed in a small boat on the lake.
Boat spells the long o sound with the oa team.
2. I eat beans and rice for dinner.
Beans uses ea to spell the long e sound before s.
3. She blew out the candles on the cake.
Cake spells the long a sound with the CVCe pattern.
4. The stars shine near the big moon at night.
Moon uses the oo team for its long vowel sound.
5. I will write my name on the paper.
Write uses CVCe so the i says its long name.