Activity 1
Contrast the /a/ and /ey/ sounds by reading the pairs of words orally.
bat bait man mane
ban bane nap nape
bad bade mat mate
can cane pad paid
cap cape mad maid
dam dame past paste
fat fate tap tape
lad laid pal pale
Activity 2
Complete the sentences by filling the blanks with the correct words from the list above.
1. That muscled man with a long bait is a boxer.
2. You can't use a bat to catch fish.
3. The old beggar is holding an empty can and a mat.
4. The pretty maid standing near the cap is in danger of falling.
5. Put this on your head and this on your back.
6. My mate went when the principal called his name.
Answer (2)
This task involves distinguishing between two vowel sounds: the /a/ sound, as in 'bat', and the /ey/ sound, as in 'bait'. These sounds are contrasted within pairs of words. Below is an explanation to help understand these exercises in phonetics.
Activity 1
The task lists pairs of words to be read aloud, each pair contrasting the /a/ sound and the /ey/ sound. This helps in auditory discrimination, a skill that aids in language learning and literacy development.
Examples from the list include:
'bat' (with /a/) and 'bait' (with /ey/)
'mat' (with /a/) and 'mate' (with /ey/)
'cap' (with /a/) and 'cape' (with /ey/)
Activity 2
Complete the sentences using the correct words from the given pairs. Here's how you can fill in the blanks:
That muscled man with a long bait is a boxer.
You can't use a bat to catch fish.
The old beggar is holding an empty can and a mat .
The pretty maid standing near the cap is in danger of falling.
Put this on your head and this on your back . (this may require context clarification, likely referring to items or metaphoric expressions.)
My mate went when the principal called his name.
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The task focuses on contrasting the vowel sounds /a/ and /ey/ through pairs of words to enhance pronunciation and reading skills. Students complete sentences using vocabulary from these pairs to reinforce understanding and context. This phonetic exercise is crucial for Middle School students as they improve their language abilities.
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