Mastering VCe/E_E Patterns Flashcard (March 11, 2024 Week)

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What does VCe stand for?

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VCe stands for 'Vowel-Consonant-silent e' pattern, where a vowel is followed by a consonant and then a silent 'e' at the end.

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Give an example of a word with a VCe pattern.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a VCe pattern?

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The vowel sound becomes long.

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What does E_E stand for?

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E_E stands for 'E-silent e' pattern, where a word has an 'E' followed by a consonant and then another 'E'.

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Give an example of a word with an E_E pattern.

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scene

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What happens to the vowel sound in an E_E pattern?

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The vowel sound is long.

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Which word does NOT follow the VCe pattern?

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cat

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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 affects the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

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Choose the correct sentence that uses a VCe pattern word.

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He likes to take a hike.

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What is the purpose of a silent e in a word?

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The silent e makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound).