Exploring the Magic of Silent E

The video tutorial highlights the significance of the Silent E in English. It explains how Silent E changes the pronunciation and meaning of words, using examples like 'robe' vs. 'rob' and 'globe' vs. 'glob'. The tutorial also discusses how Silent E affects time-related words and names, emphasizing its crucial role in the English language.

What is the main role of Silent E in words?

• To make words longer

• To change the meaning of words

• To change the pronunciation of words

• To add an extra syllable

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Without Silent E, what would 'robe' become?

• Rob

• Robe

• Robe

• Robe

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CCSS.L.3.2F

How does Silent E affect the word 'globe'?

• It changes it to 'globe'

• It changes it to 'globe'

• It changes it to 'globe'

• It changes it to 'glob'

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What would 'time' be without Silent E?

• Tim

• Time

• Tim

• Tim

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What happens to 'dime' without Silent E?

• Dim

• Dime

• Dim

• Dim

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Who would babysit Simon without Silent E?

• Simone

• Simone

• Simon

• Simone

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the overall importance of Silent E?

• It changes the spelling of words

• It adds an extra syllable

• It makes words longer

• It changes the meaning and pronunciation of words

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B