CVC-short i | kuranova - Free Printable

Let’s solve the worksheet step by step.

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Task:
*Check the words that have the short /ɪ/ sound.*

The short /ɪ/ sound is the sound you hear in words like:
- sit
- pin
- hit
- kid

It’s a short, quick “ih” sound — not the long “ee” sound (like in *see* or *bike*) and not the “i” as in *kite* or *five*.

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Now let’s go through each word on the worksheet:

1. wig → /wɪɡ/ ✔
- The “i” makes the short /ɪ/ sound. ✔️

2. fish → /fɪʃ/ ✔
- The “i” makes the short /ɪ/ sound. ✔️

3. kite → /kaɪt/ ✘
- The “i” makes the long /aɪ/ sound (like “eye”). This is NOT short /ɪ/. ✖️

4. five → /faɪv/ ✘
- The “i” makes the long /aɪ/ sound. Not short /ɪ/. ✖️

5. kid → /kɪd/ ✔
- The “i” makes the short /ɪ/ sound. ✔️

6. ship → /ʃɪp/ ✔
- The “i” makes the short /ɪ/ sound. ✔️

7. bike → /baɪk/ ✘
- The “i” makes the long /aɪ/ sound. Not short /ɪ/. ✖️

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✔ Final Answer – Words to CHECK (✔):

- wig
- fish
- kid
- ship

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🚫 Words to LEAVE UNCHECKED:

- kite
- five
- bike

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📌 Tip for kids:
Think of the short /ɪ/ sound like the sound you make when you say “uh-oh!” quickly — it’s short and crisp! Words like “pig,” “lip,” “big,” and “sit” all have this sound.

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✔ So, you should put a checkmark (✔) in the boxes next to:
wig, fish, kid, and ship.

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✔ Done! You’ve successfully identified the short /ɪ/ sound words. 🎉