Journeys L1 Word Work: short vowels

numb

I bet you can't even feel this short /u/ word!

gravity

This short /a/ and short /i/ word means a force that keeps us on Earth's surface.

breath

This short /e/ word means to inhale and exhale

weather

This short /e/ word means what is happening in the atmosphere

blister

This short /i/ word is a painful bubble on your skin.

swift

This short /i/ word is a synonym for fast.

stingy

This short /i/ word means selfish.

comic

This short /o/ word also has a short /i/ sound; it means something funny.

bundle

This short /u/ word is a bunch or group.

crush

This short /u/ word means to smash.

energy

This word contains the sound of short /e/; it means the ability to do work

frantic

This word has a short /a/ and a short /i/; it means to be desperate, frazzled, confused.

promise

This word has a short /o/ and /i/. It means a vow.

solid

This word has a short /o/ and /i/; it is one of the states of matter.

hymn

This word has an unusual spelling for the sound of short /i/; it means a song of praise.

grasp

This word has the short /a/ sound; it means to grab and hold.

wobble

This word has the short /o/ sound; it means to go back and forth

direct

This word has two short vowel sounds - short /i/ and /e/. It means to lead or in a straight way.

shovel

This word spells the sound of short /u/ in an unexpected way. It means a tool used to scoop and dig.

feather

This word uses 2 letters to spell the sound of short /e/. You will find plenty of this word on a bird.