Study the word list: Short a words
There is only one way to spell the short /a/ sound: with the letter a.
Spellzone list

absent
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William was absent during class today.
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active
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He was active in the field of science.
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actor
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The actor got his cue to go on stage.
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album
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The band released their latest album to much praise.
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animal
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I heard the roar of a wild animal.
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atlas
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When I drive I occasionally use an atlas.
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bandit
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He was the most infamous bandit in the county.
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camel
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We rode to the pyramids by camel.
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dagger
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The pirate pulled a dagger from his belt.
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factory
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A consignment of goods was sent from the factory.
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hammer
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The sculptor worked with a hammer and a chisel.
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ladder
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A broken ladder caused the accident.
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magnify
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If the print is to small you can magnify it.
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panic
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There was panic when the ship started to sink.
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rabbit
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Would your rabbit like a carrot?
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saddle
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There was a saddle on the horse.
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January
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It is colder in January than June.
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Learn about these words in Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?