Functions of Silent Final E

The video tutorial by Hera focuses on teaching the long E sound at the end of multi-syllabic words, emphasizing the use of the letter 'Y' for this purpose. It explains the alternative spellings of the long E sound and the role of silent final E in English words, highlighting its various functions such as changing sounds and preventing plural confusion. The tutorial provides strategies for teaching these concepts to beginners and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Exploring the history of the English language

• Understanding vowel sounds in single-syllable words

• Learning about silent letters in English

• Teaching the long E sound at the end of multi-syllabic words

How many alternate spellings of the long E sound are discussed?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Three

Which letter is used at the end of multi-syllabic words to make the long E sound?

• E

• A

• I

• Y

What is a silent final E?

• A letter that is used to end sentences

• A letter that changes the sound of the preceding vowel

• A letter that is always pronounced

• A letter that makes a word plural

Why is a silent final E added to words ending in 'v'?

• To make the word plural

• To follow English spelling rules

• To change the vowel sound

• To indicate a question

What is the function of a silent final E in the word 'change'?

• To indicate a past tense

• To make the word plural

• To change the sound of 'g' to 'j'

• To make the vowel long

What is the function of a silent final E in the word 'breathe'?

• To indicate a question

• To change 'th' to a voiced sound

• To make the vowel long

• To make the word plural

What is the function of a silent final E in the word 'source'?

• To make the vowel long

• To follow English spelling rules

• To change the sound of 'c'

• To indicate a past tense

What is the function of a silent final E in the word 'breath'?

• To make the vowel long

• To indicate a question

• To change 'th' to a voiced sound

• To make the word plural

What is the function of a silent final E in the word 'have'?

• To change the sound of 'v'

• To follow English spelling rules

• To indicate a past tense

• To make the vowel long