Magic E

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What is Magic E?

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Magic E is a silent 'e' at the end of a word that makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound).

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What does the Magic E do to the word 'cap'?

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It changes 'cap' to 'cape', making the 'a' say its name.

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What happens to the word 'hop' when you add Magic E?

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It becomes 'hope', and the 'o' says its name.

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What is the effect of Magic E on the word 'kit'?

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It turns 'kit' into 'kite', making the 'i' say its name.

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How does Magic E change the word 'mad'?

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It changes 'mad' to 'made', making the 'a' say its name.

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What is an example of a word with Magic E?

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'Tape' is an example; the 'a' says its name.

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What does the Magic E do to the word 'fin'?

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It changes 'fin' to 'fine', making the 'i' say its name.

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What happens to the word 'mop' with Magic E?

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It becomes 'mope', and the 'o' says its name.

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What is the rule for Magic E?

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If a word ends with an 'e', the vowel before it usually has a long sound.

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Can you give an example of a word that does not change with Magic E?

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The word 'the' does not change with Magic E.