Mastering the Silent "e" Rule

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What is the Silent 'e' rule?

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The Silent 'e' rule states that when an 'e' is added to the end of a word, it often changes the pronunciation of the preceding vowel, making it a long vowel sound.

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What happens to the word 'use' when adding 'able'?

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The correct form is 'usable', where the 'e' is retained to indicate the long 'u' sound.

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How do you correctly spell the present participle of 'hope'?

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The correct spelling is 'hoping', where the 'e' is dropped before adding 'ing'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'full of care'?

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The correct spelling is 'careful', where the 'e' is retained.

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How do you spell the present participle of 'laugh'?

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The correct spelling is 'laughing', where the 'e' is dropped before adding 'ing'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'the act of creating'?

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The correct spelling is 'creation', where the 'e' is retained.

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When adding 'ing' to a word ending in 'e', what is the general rule?

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Generally, the 'e' is dropped before adding 'ing', unless it is a silent 'e' that affects the vowel sound.

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What is an example of a word that retains the 'e' when adding 'able'?

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An example is 'like' becoming 'likable', where the 'e' is retained.

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What is the difference between 'usable' and 'useable'?

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'Usable' is the correct spelling, while 'useable' is incorrect; the 'e' is not pronounced.

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What is the rule for doubling consonants when adding 'ing'?

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If a one-syllable word ends in a single vowel followed by a single consonant, the consonant is doubled before adding 'ing'.