Long and short E

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What is a Long E sound?

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The Long E sound is pronounced like the letter 'E' itself, as in the words 'see', 'tree', and 'feel'.

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What is a Short E sound?

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The Short E sound is pronounced as 'eh', as in the words 'ten', 'bed', and 'red'.

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Give an example of a word with a Long E sound.

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An example of a word with a Long E sound is 'bean'.

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Give an example of a word with a Short E sound.

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An example of a word with a Short E sound is 'ten'.

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How do you identify a Long E sound in a word?

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A Long E sound often appears in words with the letter 'E' followed by a single consonant and then a vowel, or at the end of the word.

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How do you identify a Short E sound in a word?

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A Short E sound typically appears in words where 'E' is followed by one or more consonants, as in 'bed'.

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What is the difference between Long E and Short E sounds?

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The Long E sound is pronounced like the letter 'E', while the Short E sound is pronounced as 'eh'.

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List three words that contain the Long E sound.

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Three words that contain the Long E sound are 'see', 'tree', and 'feel'.

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List three words that contain the Short E sound.

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Three words that contain the Short E sound are 'ten', 'bed', and 'red'.

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What is a common spelling pattern for Long E sounds?

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Common spelling patterns for Long E sounds include 'ee', 'ea', and 'e' at the end of a word.