Words with VCe Syllable Pattern

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What is a VCe syllable pattern?

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A VCe syllable pattern consists of a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end, which makes the vowel long. For example, in the word 'cake', 'a' is the vowel, 'k' is the consonant, and 'e' is silent.

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Give an example of a word with a VCe syllable pattern.

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One example is 'home'. It has the vowel 'o', the consonant 'm', and the silent 'e'.

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What does the 'e' in a VCe pattern do to the vowel sound?

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The 'e' makes the vowel sound long. For example, in 'time', the 'i' is pronounced as a long vowel.

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How do you spell the word for a surprise party?

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The correct spelling is 'surprise'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to include something?

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The correct spelling is 'include'.

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How do you spell the word for a device used to communicate over long distances?

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The correct spelling is 'telephone'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a level of achievement in school?

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The correct spelling is 'grade'.

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What is a common mistake when spelling words with a VCe pattern?

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A common mistake is to forget the silent 'e' at the end, such as spelling 'cake' as 'cak'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'enclosed'?

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'Enclosed' means to be closed in or surrounded by something.

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What does the word 'surprise' mean?

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'Surprise' means an unexpected event or occurrence.