Question

Which of the following matches the word "welt"?

a) bead
b) ridge
c) seam
d) edge

Answer 1

The word 'welt' best matches with 'ridge' (option b). Additionally, words have been labeled based on their vowel sounds, with 'twine', 'dive', and 'pike' having long vowels and 'brim', 'disc', and 'grind' having short vowels for the vowel 'i'. Similarly, 'green', 'me', and 'beam' have long vowels and 'slept', 'dense', and 'fell' have short vowels for the vowel 'e'.

Step-by-step explanation:

In response to the question, the word "welt" matches most closely with ridge (option b). A welt is a raised line or ridge on the surface of the skin, often due to a blow or allergic reaction, resembling the shape and form of a ridge. Now, let's review the labeling of words based on vowel sounds:

Label each word as having a short or long vowel i

1. twine - long vowel
2. brim - short vowel
3. disc - short vowel
4. dive - long vowel
5. pike - long vowel
6. grind - short vowel
7. mint - short vowel

Label each word as having a short or long vowel e

1. slept - short vowel
2. green - long vowel
3. me - long vowel
4. dense - short vowel
5. fell - short vowel
6. beam - long vowel
7. stress - short vowel
8. field - long vowel
9. key - long vowel
10. test - short vowel