Phonics Review

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What does a silent or magic E do to the preceding vowel?

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It turns the preceding vowel into a long vowel sound.

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How many vowel SOUNDS are in the word 'insane'?

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2

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What is the plural form of the word 'leaf'?

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leaves

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How many vowels are in the word 'insane'?

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3

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What is the plural form of the word 'match'?

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matches

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with an open vocal tract, typically A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is when the vowel sounds like its name, such as the 'a' in 'cake'.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is when the vowel does not sound like its name, such as the 'a' in 'cat'.

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What is the purpose of a silent E?

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The purpose of a silent E is to change the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

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Can a word have more than one vowel?

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Yes, a word can have multiple vowels.