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 long vowel ail family
One word per card, with its meaning on the following card.
Words in this worksheet
- tail
- pail
- nail
- hail
- jail
- wail
- sail
- fail
- snail
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A to Z
Put these words in alphabetical order.
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Type It
Type the word list at your own pace and revisit tricky words.
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