Silent e words - First Grade - VCE

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What is a silent e?

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A silent e is an 'e' at the end of a word that is not pronounced but makes the vowel before it say its name, like in 'cape'.

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What sound does the silent e make in 'cape'?

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The silent e makes the 'a' say its name, so 'cape' sounds like 'kape'.

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Which word has a long a sound?

Back

'cape' has a long a sound.

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What is the long a sound in 'made'?

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The long a sound in 'made' is pronounced like 'ay'.

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Identify a word with a long o sound.

Back

'globe' has a long o sound.

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What does the silent e do in 'tape'?

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The silent e makes the 'a' say its name, so 'tape' sounds like 'tayp'.

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Which word means to save something?

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'save' means to keep something safe.

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What is an example of a word with a long a sound?

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'cave' is an example of a word with a long a sound.

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What is the long a sound in 'race'?

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The long a sound in 'race' is pronounced like 'ay'.

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What is the purpose of the silent e in 'fade'?

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The silent e makes the 'a' say its name, so 'fade' sounds like 'fayde'.