Long i silent e

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What does the silent 'e' do in the word 'dine'?

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The silent 'e' at the end of 'dine' makes the 'i' say its name, turning it into a long 'i' sound.

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What is the long 'i' sound in the word 'kite'?

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The long 'i' sound in 'kite' is pronounced like 'eye'.

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What does the silent 'e' do in the word 'hike'?

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The silent 'e' at the end of 'hike' makes the 'i' say its name, turning it into a long 'i' sound.

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What does the silent 'e' do in the word 'dive'?

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The silent 'e' at the end of 'dive' makes the 'i' say its name, turning it into a long 'i' sound.

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What is the long 'i' sound in the word 'bike'?

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The long 'i' sound in 'bike' is pronounced like 'eye'.

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What is a word that has a long 'i' sound and ends with a silent 'e'?

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Examples include 'time', 'like', and 'ride'.

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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 due to the silent 'e'.

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What is the long 'i' sound in the word 'line'?

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The long 'i' sound in 'line' is pronounced like 'eye'.

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What does the silent 'e' do in the word 'smile'?

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The silent 'e' at the end of 'smile' makes the 'i' say its name, turning it into a long 'i' sound.

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Can you name a word with a long 'i' sound that does not have a silent 'e'?

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Yes, 'island' has a long 'i' sound but does not have a silent 'e'.