What is the 'silent e' rule in English?
Silent e (a, i, o)

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1st - 2nd Grade
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The 'silent e' rule states that when an 'e' is added to the end of a word, it often makes the preceding vowel long, changing the pronunciation of the vowel.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a word that follows the silent e rule with the vowel 'a'.
Back
The word 'cake' follows the silent e rule, where the 'a' is pronounced as a long vowel.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a word that follows the silent e rule with the vowel 'i'.
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The word 'time' follows the silent e rule, where the 'i' is pronounced as a long vowel.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a word that follows the silent e rule with the vowel 'o'.
Back
The word 'home' follows the silent e rule, where the 'o' is pronounced as a long vowel.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to the pronunciation of a vowel when a silent e is added?
Back
The addition of a silent e typically makes the preceding vowel sound long.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of silent e on the word 'hop'?
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The word 'hop' becomes 'hope' with the addition of silent e, changing the vowel sound from short to long.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the silent e rule affect the word 'kit'?
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The word 'kit' becomes 'kite' with the addition of silent e, changing the vowel sound from short to long.
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