CVCe Words

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What does CVCe stand for?

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CVCe stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-silent 'e' pattern, where the 'e' at the end makes the vowel sound long.

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What is an example of a CVCe word?

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An example of a CVCe word is 'dine'.

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What sound does the 'i' make in the CVCe word 'dine'?

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In 'dine', the 'i' makes a long /ī/ sound.

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What is the purpose of the silent 'e' in CVCe words?

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The silent 'e' at the end of CVCe words changes the vowel sound from short to long.

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What is a short /o/ sound?

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A short /o/ sound is the sound made in words like 'hot' or 'dog'.

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Which CVCe word has a long /i/ sound?

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The CVCe word 'dive' has a long /ī/ sound.

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What is an example of a word with a short /e/ sound?

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An example of a word with a short /e/ sound is 'pen'.

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How do you identify a CVCe word?

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A CVCe word has a consonant, followed by a vowel, then another consonant, and ends with a silent 'e'.

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What is the difference between short and long vowel sounds?

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Short vowel sounds are quick and do not say the name of the letter, while long vowel sounds say the name of the letter.

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Can you give an example of a CVCe word that ends with 'e'?

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An example of a CVCe word that ends with 'e' is 'cake'.