Unit 6: Short vowels, Part 1: a, e and i
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Homophones from this section: If you confuse these words the computer spellchecker will not spot
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weather - climate: rainy, hot etc. whether - two choices - if |
We had good weather last week. I don't know whether to go home or stay here. |
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led - shown the way lead - a heavy, soft metal |
The tour guide led us up the hill. The roof was made of lead. |
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red - the colour (US color) read - past tense of read |
She wore a red sweater. He read the whole book in one day. |
lent - gave on loan leant - past tense of lean |
Mike lent me $100. We leant over the ship's rail. |
check or cheque? In British spelling the meanings are: check -make sure something is correct. cheque - a written order to a bank. In America, check is used for both meanings. |
Check that the car is locked. I paid for the room by cheque. |
lesson - teaching time lessen - make less |
His favourite lesson is Spanish. When the rain lessens we'll go out. |
medal - badge given as a reward meddle - interfere |
Sara won the silver medal. Please don't meddle with my things. |
berry - fruit of tree
or bush bury - put in the ground |
The holly berry is bright
red. My dog likes to bury bones. |
sent - mailed cent - 100 = $1 scent - perfume |
I sent Dad a birthday card. It cost 40 cents. Your scent smells really great. |
seller - person who sells cellar - basement room |
There's a flower seller at the station. The wine will keep cool in the cellar. |
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Spelling the short vowel sound /ĭ/.
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