Glides in English Language Arts

Glides, also known as semivowels, are a type of speech sound that are similar to both consonants and vowels. They are produced with a relatively free flow of air through the vocal tract, but without the complete closure or obstruction that is characteristic of consonants. In English, the most common glides are the sounds represented by the letters "y" and "w".

Examples of Glides

Here are some examples of words that contain glides:

• "yes" - The initial sound "y" is a glide.
• "wet" - The initial sound "w" is a glide.
• "yellow" - The initial sound "y" is a glide.
• "well" - The initial sound "w" is a glide.

Practice Questions

1. Identify the glides in the following words:
   • "year"
   • "wonder"
   • "yes"
2. Write three words that contain the "y" glide.
3. Write three words that contain the "w" glide.

Answers

1. Identify the glides in the following words:
   • "year" - The initial sound "y" is a glide.
   • "wonder" - The initial sound "w" is a glide.
   • "yes" - The initial sound "y" is a glide.
2. Three words that contain the "y" glide:
   • "yellow"
   • "yarn"
   • "yak"
3. Three words that contain the "w" glide:
   • "well"
   • "water"
   • "wind"

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