Long i cvcE

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What is a long 'i' sound in words?

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The long 'i' sound is pronounced like the letter 'i' itself, as in the words 'kite' and 'shine'.

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What does CVCe stand for?

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CVCe stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-silent 'e'. It indicates a pattern where a vowel is followed by a consonant and then a silent 'e' that makes the vowel long.

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Give an example of a word with a long 'i' sound and CVCe pattern.

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An example is 'bite'.

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What is the role of the silent 'e' in CVCe words?

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The silent 'e' at the end of CVCe words changes the vowel sound from short to long.

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How do you pronounce 'dime'?

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You pronounce 'dime' with a long 'i' sound, like 'dai-m'.

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

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In 'shine', the 'i' is pronounced as a long 'i', sounding like 'ai'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'kite'?

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A 'kite' is a lightweight frame covered with paper or cloth that is flown in the wind.

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How do you spell the word that means to take a step up, starting with 'h'?

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The word is 'hike'.

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

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In 'bite', the 'i' is pronounced as a long 'i', sounding like 'ai'.

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What does the word 'shine' mean?

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To 'shine' means to emit light or to be bright.