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Magic 'e' CVC Words

12 questions

1st - 1st Grade

English

Magic 'e' CVC Words is a free printable English worksheet for Grade 1 students learning how a final silent e changes a short-vowel CVC word into a long-vowel word. Students work with examples such as bite, bone, cape, cone, dice, face, pole, mule, and rope to connect spelling patterns with word meaning and pronunciation. The worksheet includes 12 questions: eight multiple-choice items and four fill-in-the-blank items. Students select correct spellings, identify pictures for target words, and complete patterns such as b_n_ and f_c_. These varied tasks reinforce recognition, spelling, and application of magic-e words. A complete answer key is included, making this free printable worksheet useful for guided practice, independent work, review, or a quick Grade 1 assessment.

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Magic 'e' CVC Words

Total questions: 12

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the correct spelling of the word:

a)

bite

b)

bote

c)

bate

d)

bute

2.

b_n_

(a)  

3.

Find the picture for the following word:

cane

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

 

Select the correct spelling of the word:

a)

cipe

b)

cupe

c)

cope

d)

cape

5.

c_n_

(a)  

6.

Find the picture for the following word:

cove

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

Select the correct spelling of the word:

a)

doce

b)

dice

c)

dace

d)

duce

8.

f_c_

(a)  

9.

Find the picture for the following word:

hide

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Select the correct spelling of the word:

a)

pole

b)

pile

c)

pale

d)

pule

11.

m_l_

(a)  

12.

Find the picture for the following word:

rope

a)
b)
c)
d)
Answer Key

Magic 'e' CVC Words

Total questions: 12

1.
a)

bite

2.
bone
3.
b)
4.
d)

cape

5.
cone
6.
c)
7.
b)

dice

8.
face
9.
d)
10.
a)

pole

11.
mule
12.
c)

FAQs

What does the Magic 'e' CVC Words worksheet cover?

This Grade 1 English worksheet helps students recognize and spell CVC words with a final silent e, such as bite, cape, cone, dice, and mule. Across eight multiple-choice questions and four fill-in-the-blank items, students choose correct spellings, match words such as cane and rope to pictures, and complete missing-vowel patterns such as b_n_ and m_l_.

How can I use this worksheet to teach magic-e CVC words?

Introduce the worksheet by comparing a short-vowel word with a final-e word and discussing how the added e changes the vowel sound. Then model one spelling-choice item and one pattern such as c_n_ before having students complete the picture-identification and fill-in-the-blank questions. Ask students to explain which letter helps them read words such as cape, cone, or hide.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may choose a spelling with the wrong vowel, omit the final e, or treat the silent e as a pronounced sound. In the fill-in-the-blank items, check that they use the complete target word—bone, cone, face, or mule—rather than supplying only the missing vowel. For the picture questions, students may identify an image by its beginning sound without confirming the full magic-e word.

How do I assign and grade this Magic 'e' CVC Words worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, with a complete answer key for all 12 spelling, picture, and fill-in-the-blank items. You can review digital responses in Wayground or grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable version can also support instruction when a class is reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this magic-e worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the spelling choices, word patterns, and picture prompts are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when appropriate for the student. These options apply to the worksheet file itself while preserving its multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank format.

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