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Let's solve each problem step by step:

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Problem 12:

Question: Fill in the blank with the CORRECT long ‘a’ sounding word:
"I helped my mom to ______ the cake."

- Options:
- A. flake
- B. fail
- C. bake
- D. tray

#### Solution:
- The task is to find a word with a long 'a' sound.
- Let's analyze each option:
- A. flake: The 'a' in "flake" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "lake"), which is a long 'a' sound.
- B. fail: The 'a' in "fail" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "hail"), which is a long 'a' sound.
- C. bake: The 'a' in "bake" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "cake"), which is a long 'a' sound.
- D. tray: The 'a' in "tray" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "play"), which is a long 'a' sound.

However, the context of the sentence suggests that the correct verb should be related to making or preparing a cake. Among the options, "bake" fits best because it means to cook something in an oven, which is relevant to making a cake.

#### Answer:
C. bake

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Problem 13:

Question: Fill in the blank with the CORRECT long ‘a’ sounding word:
"Sally saw a big ______ in the bushes."

- Options:
- A. fake
- B. fail
- C. snake
- D. mail

#### Solution:
- The task is to find a word with a long 'a' sound.
- Let's analyze each option:
- A. fake: The 'a' in "fake" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "lake"), which is a long 'a' sound.
- B. fail: The 'a' in "fail" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "hail"), which is a long 'a' sound.
- C. snake: The 'a' in "snake" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "snake"), which is a long 'a' sound.
- D. mail: The 'a' in "mail" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "mail"), which is a long 'a' sound.

Among these options, "snake" makes the most sense in the context of seeing something big in the bushes.

#### Answer:
C. snake

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Problem 14:

Question: Which of the following is a short "u" vowel word?

- Options:
- A. plum
- B. bug
- C. uncle
- D. all of these

#### Solution:
- The task is to identify words with a short 'u' vowel sound.
- Let's analyze each option:
- A. plum: The 'u' in "plum" sounds like /ʌ/ (as in "cup"), which is a short 'u' sound.
- B. bug: The 'u' in "bug" sounds like /ʌ/ (as in "cut"), which is a short 'u' sound.
- C. uncle: The 'u' in "uncle" sounds like /ʌ/ (as in "sun"), which is a short 'u' sound.
- D. all of these: Since all three words ("plum," "bug," and "uncle") have a short 'u' sound, this option is correct.

#### Answer:
D. all of these

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Problem 15:

Question: Fill in the blank with a CORRECT short "u" vowel word:
"Yamini filled her ______ with juice."

- Options:
- A. cut
- B. cup
- C. plate
- D. jump

#### Solution:
- The task is to find a word with a short 'u' vowel sound.
- Let's analyze each option:
- A. cut: The 'u' in "cut" sounds like /ʌ/ (as in "cup"), which is a short 'u' sound.
- B. cup: The 'u' in "cup" sounds like /ʌ/ (as in "cut"), which is a short 'u' sound.
- C. plate: The 'a' in "plate" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "lake"), which is a long 'a' sound. This does not fit.
- D. jump: The 'u' in "jump" sounds like /ʌ/ (as in "sun"), which is a short 'u' sound.

Among these options, "cup" fits best in the context of filling something with juice.

#### Answer:
B. cup

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Problem 16:

Question: Which of these has a short "u" vowel sound?

- Options:
- A. [Image of a toothbrush]
- B. [Image of a spoon]
- C. [Image of a tie]
- D. [Image of the sun]

#### Solution:
- The task is to identify the image that corresponds to a word with a short 'u' vowel sound.
- Let's analyze each option:
- A. Toothbrush: The word "toothbrush" contains the sound /uː/ (as in "too"), which is a long 'u' sound.
- B. Spoon: The word "spoon" contains the sound /uː/ (as in "moon"), which is a long 'u' sound.
- C. Tie: The word "tie" contains the sound /aɪ/ (as in "eye"), which is not a 'u' sound.
- D. Sun: The word "sun" contains the sound /ʌ/ (as in "cup"), which is a short 'u' sound.

#### Answer:
D. Sun

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Final Answers:

1. (12) C. bake
2. (13) C. snake
3. (14) D. all of these
4. (15) B. cup
5. (16) D. Sun

Boxed Final Answer:
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