Week 3: Spelling VCe Pattern

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What is the VCe pattern in spelling?

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The VCe pattern refers to a vowel-consonant-e pattern where a vowel is followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end, which usually makes the vowel long. For example, in the word 'cake', 'a' is the vowel, 'k' is the consonant, and 'e' is the silent letter.

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What does the word 'educate' mean?

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To educate means to teach someone, especially in a formal setting.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to promote a product?

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advertise.

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What does 'supervise' mean?

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To supervise means to oversee or manage a task or group of people.

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What is a cyclone?

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A cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure, often bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

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What does 'impose' mean?

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To impose means to force something to be accepted or put in place.

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Give an example of a word that follows the VCe pattern.

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One example is 'hope'.

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What is the role of the silent 'e' in the VCe pattern?

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The silent 'e' at the end of a word usually makes the preceding vowel say its name, or become a long vowel sound.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make a suggestion?

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advise.

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What does 'advise' mean?

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To advise means to offer suggestions about the best course of action.