LONG VOWEL i

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is when a vowel says its name, like the 'i' in 'ice'.

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Give an example of a word with a long vowel 'i'.

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The word 'bike' has a long vowel 'i'.

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What is the difference between a long vowel and a short vowel?

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A long vowel says its name, while a short vowel does not. For example, 'i' in 'ice' (long) vs. 'i' in 'igloo' (short).

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What are some common words that have a long vowel 'i'?

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Some common words are 'time', 'line', 'kite', and 'nine'.

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How do you spell the long vowel 'i' sound in words?

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The long vowel 'i' can be spelled with 'i', 'igh', or 'ie'.

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What is a silent 'e' and how does it affect the long vowel 'i'?

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A silent 'e' at the end of a word makes the vowel before it say its name, like in 'like'.

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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 'ai' in 'rain'.

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What is an example of a vowel digraph that includes 'i'?

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The 'ie' in 'pie' is a vowel digraph that makes a long 'i' sound.

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

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The word 'ride' has a long vowel 'i' and ends with a silent 'e'.

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What does the word 'kind' have in common with the long vowel 'i'?

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The word 'kind' has a long vowel 'i' sound.