Grade 2 learners review mixed vowel patterns in this challenging worksheet covering short and long vowels, the silent-e rule, and common vowel teams like ai, oa, ee, and igh. Students answer four multiple-choice questions that compare vowel sounds and complete five fill-in-the-blank sentences that name phonics patterns. Every item includes a hint and a detailed explanation, helping Grade 2 students master CCSS RF.2.3a phonics skills and confidently decode new words during reading.

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Short & Long Vowels
Grade 2
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word has a long-a sound made by the silent-e rule?
 A) cat
 B) cake
 C) cap
 D) can
2. Which word uses a vowel team to make a long vowel sound?
 A) hop
 B) rain
 C) pig
 D) bus
3. Which word has a short vowel sound?
 A) boat
 B) bike
 C) bed
 D) tree
4. Which word follows the silent-e rule to make the vowel long?
 A) bone
 B) box
 C) bug
 D) pen
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) The word kite has a long-i sound because of the silent e at the end.
2) The word boat has a long-o sound because of the oa vowel team.
3) The word cup has a short vowel sound because it has only one vowel between consonants.
4) The word tree has a long-e sound spelled with the ee vowel team.
5) The word night has a long-i sound spelled with the igh pattern.
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