Silent E and Suffix Rules

The video tutorial introduces the concept of a trapdoor to explain the Drop the Silent E rule in spelling. It covers the difference between vowel and consonant suffixes, providing examples and quizzes to reinforce learning. The tutorial also includes a demonstration of a real trapdoor and concludes with a speed session on suffixes and a promotion for a booklist.

What is the purpose of the trapdoor in the context of the video?

• To show a magic trick

• To demonstrate the Drop the E spelling rule

• To reveal a hidden message

• To introduce a new character

What is a suffix?

• A group of letters added to the beginning of a word

• A group of letters added to the end of a word

• A group of letters that replace the middle of a word

• A group of letters that change the word's tense

Which of the following is a vowel suffix?

• -FUL

• -ING

• -LESS

• -NESS

Which suffix starts with a consonant?

• -EST

• -FUL

• -ED

• -ING

What is Windsor Castle known for in the video?

• A large dining hall

• A famous library

• A secret trapdoor

• Its beautiful gardens

What happens to the silent E when adding a vowel suffix to 'hope'?

• It becomes a capital letter

• It is dropped

• It changes to a different letter

• It stays the same

When adding the suffix -FUL to 'hope', what happens to the silent E?

• It is dropped

• It becomes a capital letter

• It changes to 'i'

• It stays the same

What is the result of adding -ING to 'hope'?

• Hopes

• Hopeing

• Hoping

• Hopeing

What is the rule for adding a vowel suffix to a word ending in a silent E?

• Add the suffix without changes

• Double the last letter of the word

• Change the E to an A

• Drop the silent E before adding the suffix

What happens when adding -LESS to 'care'?

• The E changes to 'i'

• The E stays the same

• The E is doubled

• The E is dropped