Question

There are 10 words which have the short e sound there is 5 words that are have a short e sound
1.eggnog
2.decorate
3.reindeer
4.elves
5.candles
6.fruitcake
7.wreath
8.menorah
9.Peppermint
10.Snowflake

Answer 1

1. eggnog
4. elves
7. wreath
8. menorah 
9. peppermint

Answer 2

The bolded words have a short e sound.

1.eggnog
2.decorate
3.reindeer
4.elves
5.candles
6.fruitcake
7.wreath
8.menorah
9.Peppermint 
10.Snowflake