Long A- Silent E

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What is the rule for the 'silent e' in words like 'graze'?

Back

The 'silent e' at the end of a word makes the preceding vowel say its name (long vowel sound).

Front

How does the silent 'e' affect the pronunciation of the word 'frame'?

Back

The silent 'e' causes the 'a' to be pronounced as a long vowel, making it sound like 'ay'.

Front

What is an example of a word with a long 'a' sound due to a silent 'e'?

Back

An example is 'chase', where the 'a' is pronounced as a long vowel.

Front

Explain the role of the silent 'e' in the word 'grape'.

Back

The silent 'e' at the end of 'grape' makes the 'a' a long vowel, pronounced as 'ay'.

Front

What is the significance of the silent 'e' in the word 'blaze'?

Back

The silent 'e' indicates that the 'a' is pronounced as a long vowel, resulting in the sound 'ay'.

Front

List three words that contain a silent 'e' and have a long 'a' sound.

Back

graze, frame, and blaze.

Front

What is the difference between a long vowel sound and a short vowel sound?

Back

A long vowel sound is pronounced the same as the name of the letter (e.g., 'a' in 'frame'), while a short vowel sound is pronounced differently (e.g., 'a' in 'cat').

Front

How can you identify a silent 'e' in a word?

Back

A silent 'e' is typically found at the end of a word and does not produce a sound, but it affects the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in a word when a silent 'e' is added?

Back

The addition of a silent 'e' usually changes a short vowel sound to a long vowel sound.

Front

Provide an example of a word where the silent 'e' does not change the vowel sound.

Back

In the word 'have', the 'e' is silent but does not change the 'a' to a long vowel sound.