Spelling and Sound rules

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part added at the BEGINNING of a word that has a certain meaning.

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What makes the /ot/ sound?

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The /ot/ sound is made by the combinations 'ought' and 'aught'.

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When you hear the 'E' sound at the end of a word, it is a...?

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It is a 'Y'.

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings, like 'their', 'they're', and 'there'.

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Which word has a closed syllable?

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The word 'defend' has a closed syllable.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

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What is a Magic-E?

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A Magic-E is an 'e' at the end of a word that makes the preceding vowel say its name (long sound).

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is a vowel digraph?

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A vowel digraph is two vowels together that make one sound, like 'ea' in 'bread'.