Long i cvcE

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What is a long 'i' sound in words?

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The long 'i' sound is pronounced like the letter 'I'. It often appears in words with a silent 'e' at the end, such as 'hive', 'bike', 'kite', 'hide', and 'bite'.

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What does 'hive' mean?

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A hive is a structure where bees live and produce honey.

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What does 'bike' mean?

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A bike is a short form of bicycle, a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling.

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What does 'kite' mean?

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A kite is a toy that flies in the air, usually made of paper or plastic, and is flown on a string.

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What does 'hide' mean?

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To hide means to put something in a place where it cannot be seen.

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What does 'bite' mean?

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To bite means to use your teeth to cut into something.

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

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

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What is a CVCe word?

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CVCe words are words that follow the pattern consonant-vowel-consonant-silent e, which makes the vowel long.

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Can you name a CVCe word that starts with 'b'?

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Yes, 'bike' is a CVCe word that starts with 'b'.

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Can you name a CVCe word that starts with 'h'?

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Yes, 'hive' is a CVCe word that starts with 'h'.