Understanding Silent E in Words

What is the silent letter in the word "hope"?

• H

• O

• P

• E

Which of the following words has a long vowel sound?

• Cap

• Mad

• Pine

• Cub

Match the CVC word "bit" with its CVCe counterpart.

• Bite

• Bat

• Bet

• Bot

Identify the rule for the silent 'E' in the word "cute".

• The 'E' is pronounced.

• The 'E' makes the vowel sound short.

• The 'E' makes the vowel sound long.

• The 'E' changes the consonant sound.

Which sentence correctly uses a CVCe word?

• I will hop on the trampoline.

• She made a cake for the party.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• He ran to the store.

Sort the following words into short and long vowel sounds: "mad", "made", "hop", "hope".

• Short: mad, made; Long: hop, hope

• Short: mad, hop; Long: made, hope

• Short: made, hope; Long: mad, hop

• Short: mad, hope; Long: made, hop

Explain why the word "cane" has a long vowel sound.

• Because it has two vowels.

• Because the 'E' is silent and makes the 'A' say its name.

• Because it ends with a consonant.

• Because it starts with a consonant.

Plan a sentence using the word "cube" and explain the role of the silent 'E'.

• The cube is small; the 'E' makes the 'U' long.

• The cube is small; the 'E' is pronounced.

• The cube is small; the 'E' makes the 'C' soft.

• The cube is small; the 'E' makes the 'B' silent.

Why does the word "hope" have a different vowel sound than "hop"?

• Because "hope" has more letters.

• Because the silent 'E' in "hope" makes the 'O' say its name.

• Because "hop" is a verb.

• Because "hope" is a noun.

Create a sentence using the word "cute" and describe how the silent 'E' affects the word.

• The puppy is cute; the 'E' makes the 'U' long.

• The puppy is cute; the 'E' is silent and does not affect the word.

• The puppy is cute; the 'E' makes the 'C' hard.

• The puppy is cute; the 'E' makes the 'T' silent.