Silent "e" Spelling Rules

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What is the silent 'e' rule?

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The silent 'e' rule states that when an 'e' is added to the end of a word, it often changes the pronunciation of the preceding vowel, making it a long vowel sound.

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Give an example of a word that follows the silent 'e' rule.

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One example is 'make'. The 'e' at the end makes the 'a' sound long.

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What happens to the word 'hop' when you add a silent 'e'?

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It becomes 'hope', changing the short 'o' sound to a long 'o' sound.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to agree'?

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The correct spelling is 'agreeable'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'able to be compared'?

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The correct spelling is 'comparable'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'pleasant or beautiful'?

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The correct spelling is 'lovely'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to stop working'?

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The correct spelling is 'retiring'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'a formal announcement'?

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The correct spelling is 'announcement'.

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What is a common mistake when spelling words with a silent 'e'?

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A common mistake is adding extra letters, such as 'agreable' instead of 'agreeable'.

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How does the silent 'e' affect the word 'time'?

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The silent 'e' at the end makes the 'i' sound long, pronounced as 'tīme'.