Magic e

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What is the 'magic e' rule in English spelling?

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The 'magic e' rule states that when an 'e' is added to the end of a word, it changes the vowel sound in the word from a short vowel sound to a long vowel sound.

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Give an example of a word that follows the 'magic e' rule.

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One example is 'cap' which becomes 'cape' when 'e' is added, changing the vowel sound from short 'a' to long 'a'.

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What is the effect of the 'magic e' on the word 'hop'?

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The word 'hop' becomes 'hope' with the addition of 'e', changing the vowel sound from short 'o' to long 'o'.

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How does the 'magic e' affect the pronunciation of 'kit'?

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When 'e' is added to 'kit', it becomes 'kite', changing the short 'i' sound to a long 'i' sound.

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What is a common misconception about the 'magic e'?

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A common misconception is that the 'magic e' changes the spelling of the word, but it only affects the pronunciation of the vowel.

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List three words that demonstrate the 'magic e' rule.

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1. 'mad' becomes 'made' 2. 'fin' becomes 'fine' 3. 'tap' becomes 'tape'.

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What happens to the word 'not' when 'e' is added?

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The word 'not' becomes 'note', changing the short 'o' sound to a long 'o' sound.

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Explain the role of the 'magic e' in the word 'mule'.

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In 'mule', the 'magic e' at the end changes the 'u' from a short sound to a long sound, making it pronounced as 'mule'.

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What is the difference between 'mad' and 'made' in terms of vowel sound?

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'Mad' has a short 'a' sound, while 'made' has a long 'a' sound due to the 'magic e'.

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How does the 'magic e' influence the word 'tub'?

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The word 'tub' becomes 'tube' with the addition of 'e', changing the short 'u' sound to a long 'u' sound.