Long e (ea / ee) words

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What is the long 'e' sound represented by 'ea' in words?

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The long 'e' sound represented by 'ea' is found in words like 'bead', 'lead', and 'seat'.

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What is the long 'e' sound represented by 'ee' in words?

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The long 'e' sound represented by 'ee' is found in words like 'see', 'tree', and 'free'.

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Provide an example of a word that contains the long 'e' sound with 'ee'.

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An example of a word with the long 'e' sound using 'ee' is 'feet'.

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Provide an example of a word that contains the long 'e' sound with 'ea'.

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An example of a word with the long 'e' sound using 'ea' is 'bead'.

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What are some words that contain the long 'e' sound with 'wh'?

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Words that contain the long 'e' sound with 'wh' include 'wheel' and 'wheeze'.

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What are some words that contain the long 'e' sound with 'sh'?

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Words that contain the long 'e' sound with 'sh' include 'sheep' and 'sheen'.

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What is the difference between 'ee' and 'ea' in terms of pronunciation?

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Both 'ee' and 'ea' represent the long 'e' sound, but 'ee' is typically used in words like 'see', while 'ea' is used in words like 'bead'.

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What is a common mistake students make when spelling long 'e' words?

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A common mistake is confusing 'ee' and 'ea', leading to incorrect spellings like 'beet' instead of 'beat'.

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How can you identify a long 'e' sound in a word?

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You can identify a long 'e' sound by listening for the vowel sound that sounds like the letter 'e' itself.

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What is the role of context in determining the correct spelling of long 'e' words?

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Context helps determine the correct spelling by providing clues about the meaning and usage of the word.