Long Vowel Patterns

Grade 3 Spelling Worksheet

Circle the answer, or write the answer on the line.

1. 1.

   In "complain", which sound do the letters "ai" spell?

   • short a
   • long a
   • long i
   • long o
2. 2.

   Spell the long a word that means "something done the wrong way by accident".
3. 3.

   Which letters fill the empty boxes? The word means "spring, summer, fall, or winter".

   • ee
   • ei
   • ea
   • ie
4. 4.

   What spells the long i sound in "invite"?

   • the vowel team "ie"
   • the silent e at the end
   • the "i" ending its syllable
   • an r right after the "i"
5. 5.

   Which word has the long o sound?

   • yellow
   • contain
   • necktie
   • extreme
6. 6.

   In "costume", which sound do the "u" and the silent e spell?

   • short u
   • long i
   • long o
   • long u
7. 7.

   Spell the long i word that means "twelve o'clock when it is dark outside".
8. 8.

   Which letter fills the empty box? The word means "to get away from a place".

   • a
   • e
   • o
   • i
9. 9.

   What spells the long e sound in "asleep"?

   • an r right after the "e"
   • the vowel team "ee"
   • the "e" ending its syllable
   • the silent e at the end
10. 10.

    Which word has the long i sound?

    • athlete
    • explode
    • obtain
    • pilot