Spelling List 8 24-25 v2

Front

What are the syllable types in the word 'update'?

Back

closed, vce

Front

Spell the word that means 'not active or not moving'.

Back

passive

Front

What is the term for a flat surface that holds items, often used for writing or eating?

Back

placemat

Front

Spell the word that means 'to make longer in time or distance'.

Back

extended

Front

What does the 'C' in 'vce' stand for?

Back

consonant

Front

Define 'closed syllable'.

Back

A syllable that ends with a consonant, causing the vowel to be short.

Front

Define 'vce' syllable type.

Back

A syllable that ends with a silent 'e', making the preceding vowel long.

Front

Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

Back

cat

Front

Give an example of a word with a vce syllable.

Back

cake

Front

What is the difference between a closed syllable and a vce syllable?

Back

Closed syllables end with a consonant and have a short vowel sound; vce syllables end with a silent 'e' and have a long vowel sound.