Irregular Vowel
"schwa" Answer Card

Phonics 103

Phonics 103A Answers: Bracket the (schwa) vowels.

1.	mel(o)n	2.	gall(o)p	3.	rasc(a)l
4.	it(e)m	5.	ev(e)n	6.	org(a)n
7.	(a)long	8.	(a)lone	9.	(a)like

Phonics 103B Answers: Fill in the missing "schwa" vowels.

1.	mother	2.	upward	3.	number
4.	memory	5.	mumps	6.	virus
7.	avoid	8.	jewel	9.	angel

Phonics 103C Answers: Write the best answer.

1.	dragon	2.	panda
3.	zebra	4.	nuts
5.	lemon	6.	holiday
7.	mural	8.	ocean

Suggestions for Additional Activities

1. Most "schwa" words are understandable if you pronounce the vowels with a short sound. The lazy "schwa" just makes them sound more natural. Try replacing "schwa" vowels with short vowel sounds for the words listed above. How do they sound to you?