Spelling & VCe Pattern

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What is the VCe pattern?

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The VCe pattern stands for Vowel-Consonant-silent e. It is a spelling pattern where a vowel is followed by a consonant and then a silent 'e' at the end of the word, which usually makes the vowel sound long.

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Give an example of a word with the VCe pattern.

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One example is 'cake'. The 'a' is the vowel, followed by 'k' (the consonant), and ends with a silent 'e'.

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What does the word 'postponement' mean?

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Postponement means to delay or put off an event or action to a later time.

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Identify the VCe pattern in the word 'pineapple'.

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The VCe pattern is in the 1st syllable: 'pine'.

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Spell the word 'incomplete'.

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incomplete

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Where is the VCe pattern in the word 'substitute'?

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The VCe pattern is in the 3rd syllable: 'tute'.

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What does the word 'provoke' mean?

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Provoke means to cause a reaction or to stir up emotions, often leading to laughter or anger.

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Identify the VCe pattern in the word 'provoke'.

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The VCe pattern is in the 2nd syllable: 'voke'.

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What is the purpose of the silent 'e' in words with the VCe pattern?

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The silent 'e' at the end of the word usually makes the preceding vowel sound long.

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Give an example of a word that does not follow the VCe pattern.

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An example is 'cat', which does not have a silent 'e'.