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What is the 'magic e'?

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The 'magic e' is a silent 'e' at the end of a word that makes the vowel before it say its name (long vowel sound). For example, in 'kite', the 'e' makes the 'i' say its name.

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Give an example of a word with a magic e.

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Kite.

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

Back

The vowel sound changes from a short sound to a long sound.

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What is the difference between 'kit' and 'kite'?

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'Kit' has a short 'i' sound, while 'kite' has a long 'i' sound because of the magic e.

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Which of the following words has a magic e: 'cap', 'cape'?

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'Cape' has a magic e.

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What is the purpose of the magic e in words?

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The purpose of the magic e is to change the pronunciation of the vowel in the word.

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is when the vowel says its name, like 'a' in 'cake' or 'i' in 'kite'.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is when the vowel does not say its name, like 'a' in 'cat' or 'i' in 'kit'.

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Can you name a word that does not have a magic e?

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Yes, 'cat' does not have a magic e.

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What is the magic e rule?

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The magic e rule states that when an 'e' is at the end of a word, it makes the vowel before it say its name.