Bossy E

Choose the correct Bossy R word

• Barn

• Yard

• Yarn

• Tarn

Answer explanation

The word pine has

• a short E

• a long E

• a bossy E

What does the 'bossy E' do in the word 'cake'?

• Makes the 'a' long

• Makes the 'c' soft

• Adds an extra syllable

• Changes the word to plural

In the word 'hope', what role does the 'e' play?

• It is silent and makes the 'o' long

• It is pronounced as a separate syllable

• It makes the 'h' silent

• It changes the word to a verb

Which of the following words contains a 'bossy E'?

• Cat

• Hat

• Mate

• Mat

Identify the word where 'bossy E' changes the vowel sound.

• Hop

• Hope

• Hat

• Hot

What is the effect of 'bossy E' in the word 'ride'?

• It makes the 'i' long

• It makes the 'r' silent

• It adds a syllable

• It changes the tense

Choose the word that has a 'bossy E'.

• Pin

• Pine

• Pan

• Pen

How does 'bossy E' affect the word 'cube'?

• It makes the 'u' long

• It makes the 'c' soft

• It adds a suffix

• It changes the meaning

Which sentence uses a word with a 'bossy E'?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• She likes to bake cakes.

• He ran fast.

• The sun is hot.