FTCE Reading K-12 Practice Exam

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What describes long vowel sounds?

Short sounds that are quick to produce
Vowel sounds that are different from their alphabet names
Vowel sounds that are also names of the alphabet letters
Sounds that are used strictly in consonants

The correct answer is: Vowel sounds that are also names of the alphabet letters

Long vowel sounds are characterized by being pronounced the same way as the name of the letter itself. For instance, in words like "cake," "meet," and "plane," the vowel sounds are pronounced as "A," "E," and "A," respectively. This distinctive feature of long vowels creates a clear relationship between the sound and its corresponding letter name in the alphabet. The other choices do not accurately describe long vowel sounds. Short sounds are quick and distinct from long sounds, and the assertion that vowel sounds differ from their alphabet names contradicts the definition of long vowels. Additionally, long vowels are not used strictly in consonants, as they typically appear in vowel positions within words. This makes the accurate description that focuses on their identification with the alphabet letters the justified choice.