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Minimal pairs: ship or sheep? (i and ee)

Phonics · Minimal pairs · A1 · 15 min. Hear and see the difference between short i and long ee in pairs like ship/sheep and sit/seat.

About this worksheet

Hear and see the difference between short i and long ee in pairs like ship/sheep and sit/seat.

Level
A1
Category
Phonics
Topic
Minimal pairs
Time
About 15 minutes
Exercises
Key words, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
Included
Access
Free

On the sheet

  • Key words: Read the pairs. Say them. The ee sound is long.
  • Gap-fill: Choose the correct word and write it.
  • Speaking / writing task: Write 3 sentences. Use one pair in each sentence.
  • Writing lines: Write here.