Which statement describes the difference between short vowels and long vowels?

Which statement describes the difference between short vowels and long vowels?

• A. Short vowels are always taught first.
• B. Long vowels are never used.
• C. Short vowels include o as in cot; long vowels include o in coat.
• D. Short vowels have quick sounds as in cat, bed, while long vowels say their name as in cake, bead, bike.

Answer: (D)