Praxis Elementary Education RLA And Social Studies (5007) Practice Test

Which word would a student working on short vowel sounds most likely decode easily?

Farm Was Pig The

Correct Answer:

Pig

Explanation:

Short vowel sounds are easiest to decode when the word is a simple consonant–vowel–consonant pattern. Pig fits this perfectly: p is a clear consonant sound, i is the short vowel sound as in sit, and g is a straightforward end consonant. When a reader blends these sounds together, the word comes out smoothly. The other options involve vowel patterns that aren’t just a single short vowel, or rely on pronunciations that vary in practice. Farm uses ar, which is an r-controlled vowel, not a simple short vowel. Was often has a vowel that can become a quick, reduced sound in speech, and the is a common word with a weakened vowel you don’t typically sound out fully. For a student focused on short vowels, pig is the most direct and decodable choice.

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