Long i CVCe

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What is a Long i sound?

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The Long i sound is pronounced like the letter 'I'. It can be found in words like 'bike', 'time', and 'like'.

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What does CVCe stand for?

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CVCe stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-silent 'e'. It is a pattern where a consonant is followed by a vowel, then another consonant, and ends with a silent 'e'.

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Give an example of a CVCe word.

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One example of a CVCe word is 'cake'.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a CVCe word?

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In a CVCe word, the 'e' at the end makes the vowel say its name, which means the vowel sound is long.

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What is the difference between a short vowel and a long vowel?

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A short vowel sound is quick and does not say its name, like in 'cat'. A long vowel sound is stretched and says its name, like in 'cake'.

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What is the silent 'e' in CVCe words?

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The silent 'e' is the 'e' at the end of the word that is not pronounced but changes the vowel sound to a long sound.

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Can you name a CVCe word that has the Long i sound?

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Yes, 'bike' is a CVCe word with the Long i sound.

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What is an example of a word that is NOT a CVCe word?

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An example of a word that is NOT a CVCe word is 'cat'.

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How do you spell a CVCe word with a Long i sound?

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You spell it with a consonant, the vowel 'i', a consonant, and then a silent 'e', like 'time'.

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What is the role of the consonant in a CVCe word?

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The consonant comes before the vowel and helps to form the word, but it does not change the vowel sound.