Each card shows a word on one side and its meaning on the next — ideal for self-quizzing
or small-group drills. Index-card size fits a pocket review set. Pair with a short speaking
game so learners hear the words before they write them.
Index card
Index cards, words only for Short Vowel a
One word per card, with its meaning on the following card.
Words in this worksheet
- cat
- rat
- sat
- fat
- mat
- hat
- bag
- cap
- nap
- fan
- ran
- ram
- jam
- yam
- dam
- man
- can
- pan
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