Mar 2009
March Contest
March 10, 2009
James LeVeque of Troy, Alabama, is the September
contest winner –
Congratulations!
Each American English vowel sound may be spelled many different ways. This can make pronunciation confusing. That's why it is important to listen carefully to how a word is pronounced and not depend on the spelling to know how to pronounce it.
Now here’s the contest:
Now, Here’s the Contest!
It's spring and time to do some gardening! If Janie likes using a rake and Jim likes using a drill, by matching the vowel sounds, pair these names to their favorite tool.
1. Julie.......................a. shovel
2. Buzz.......................b. pruning shears
3. Lola........................c. axe
4. Zach.......................d. mower
Each American English vowel sound may be spelled many different ways. This can make pronunciation confusing. That's why it is important to listen carefully to how a word is pronounced and not depend on the spelling to know how to pronounce it.
Now here’s the contest:
Now, Here’s the Contest!
It's spring and time to do some gardening! If Janie likes using a rake and Jim likes using a drill, by matching the vowel sounds, pair these names to their favorite tool.
1. Julie.......................a. shovel
2. Buzz.......................b. pruning shears
3. Lola........................c. axe
4. Zach.......................d. mower