The Magic of VCe: Unlocking Long Vowels

What does the silent 'e' at the end of a word usually do to the vowel in the word?

• It makes the vowel sound short.

• It has no effect on the vowel sound.

• It makes the vowel sound long.

• It changes the vowel into a consonant sound.

Which of the following words follows the VCe pattern?

• Cat

• Cake

• Cap

• Can

What is the purpose of the silent 'e' in magic e words?

• To make the word look longer.

• To change the pronunciation of the preceding vowel to its long sound.

• To add an extra syllable to the word.

• To make the word more difficult to spell.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a VCe word?

• Hope

• Slide

• Grip

• Wave

In the word 'note', what role does the 'e' at the end play?

• It makes the 'o' have a short sound.

• It is pronounced as a separate syllable.

• It makes the 'o' have a long sound.

• It changes the meaning of the word.

Which word follows the silent e rule?

• Bit

• Bite

• Bat

• Bate

Identify the word that does NOT fit the VCe pattern.

• Race

• Lace

• Pack

• Face

What effect does the silent 'e' have in the word 'make'?

• It makes the 'a' sound short.

• It is pronounced loudly.

• It makes the 'a' sound long.

• It has no effect.

Choose the word that is an example of a VCe pattern word.

• Hat

• Heat

• Hit

• Hut

In the VCe pattern, what does the 'C' stand for?

• A consonant

• A vowel

• A silent letter

• A consonant or a vowel