Silent e words - First Grade - VCE

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What is a silent e?

Back

A silent e is an 'e' at the end of a word that is not pronounced but changes the sound of the vowel before it.

Front

Give an example of a silent e word that makes the long a sound.

Back

Cave.

Front

What sound does the silent e make in the word 'kite'?

Back

It makes the 'i' sound long.

Front

What is the purpose of a silent e in words?

Back

It changes the vowel sound from short to long.

Front

Which word has a silent e and makes the long o sound?

Back

Globe.

Front

What is the long a sound in the word 'bake'?

Back

The silent e makes the 'a' sound long.

Front

Identify a word with a silent e that means to write.

Back

Type.

Front

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

Back

The vowel sound becomes long.

Front

What is the long i sound in the word 'bite'?

Back

The silent e makes the 'i' sound long.

Front

Can you name a silent e word that rhymes with 'snake'?

Back

Bake.