What is a silent e?
Silent e

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KG - 3rd Grade
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A silent e is an 'e' at the end of a word that is not pronounced but changes the sound of the preceding vowel.
2.
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Give an example of a word with a silent e.
Back
Hike - The 'e' is silent, making the 'i' say its name.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to the vowel sound when a silent e is added?
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The vowel sound becomes a long vowel sound.
4.
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What is the effect of silent e on the word 'cap'?
Back
When you add a silent e, it becomes 'cape', changing the vowel sound from short to long.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does silent e affect the word 'not'?
Back
Adding a silent e changes 'not' to 'note', making the 'o' a long vowel sound.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rule for silent e?
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If a word ends in a consonant followed by an 'e', the 'e' is usually silent.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can you name a word that ends with a silent e?
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Bike - The 'e' is silent, and the 'i' is pronounced as a long vowel.
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