Which sound is the same in paint and way? What does can't mean? 1) can't not. 2) could not 3) cannot . Correct the following sentences. 1) look out four that car. 2) my pet cat are small 3) a toy jet am in the box. 4) mrs larson picked up the baby 5) had butter jelly and bread for a snack 6) that cake were yummy 7) what did bobs puppy do 8) sam lostes his hat.. I'm trying to help my 7 yr old

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The sound that is the same in "paint" and "way" is the long "a" sound.

"Can't" is short for "cannot" and it means "cannot" or "is not able to."

The corrected sentences are as follows:

1) Look out for that car.
2) My pet cat is small.
3) A toy jet is in the box.
4) Mrs. Larson picked up the baby.
5) I had butter, jelly, and bread for a snack.
6) That cake was yummy.
7) What did Bob's puppy do?
8) Sam lost his hat.

To determine which sound is the same in the words "paint" and "way," you can break down the sounds and compare them.

In the word "paint," the sound that is the same is the "ay" sound, represented by the letter combination "ai." This sound is pronounced like the long "a" sound, as in "aim" or "game."

In the word "way," the sound that is the same is also the "ay" sound, represented by the letter combination "ay." This sound is also pronounced like the long "a" sound, as in "day" or "say."

So, the same sound in "paint" and "way" is the "ay" sound.

Now let's move on to the meaning of "can't." "Can't" is a contraction of "cannot." It is used to express the inability or impossibility to do something.

Among the options provided, the correct meaning of "can't" is option 3: "cannot." This is because "can't" is a contraction of "cannot."

Now, let's correct the sentences you provided:

1) Corrected sentence: "Look out for that car."

2) Corrected sentence: "My pet cat is small."

3) Corrected sentence: "A toy jet is in the box."

4) Corrected sentence: "Mrs. Larson picked up the baby."

5) Corrected sentence: "I had peanut butter and jelly on bread for a snack."

6) Corrected sentence: "That cake was yummy."

7) Corrected sentence: "What did Bob's puppy do?"

8) Corrected sentence: "Sam lost his hat."

I hope these explanations and corrections help you in assisting your 7-year-old!