Digraphs Blends & Vowels

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What is the difference between diagraphs and blends?

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Diagraphs are pairs of letters that represent a single sound, while blends are two or more letters that each make their own sound.

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digraphs, blends

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How do you determine if a vowel is long or short?

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By the sound it makes or the presence of a silent 'e' after it.

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long vowels, short vowels

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What is a macron in spelling?

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A diacritical mark placed over a vowel to indicate a long sound.

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diacritical marks

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What is a breve in spelling?

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A diacritical mark placed above a vowel to indicate a short pronunciation.

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diacritical marks

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What is the purpose of a slash in spelling?

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To indicate the use of a silent vowel or consonant in a word

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diacritical marks

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What is the role of a silent 'e' in spelling?

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To change the pronunciation of the preceding vowel

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silent e