Silent e

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What is a silent e?

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A silent e is an 'e' at the end of a word that is not pronounced but makes the vowel before it say its name (long vowel sound).

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Give an example of a silent e word.

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One example is 'cake'. The 'e' is silent, and the 'a' says its name.

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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.

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Is 'hop' a silent e word?

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No, 'hop' does not have a silent e.

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Spell a word with a silent e.

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One word is 'time'.

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Which word has a silent e: 'made' or 'mad'?

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'Made' has a silent e.

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What is the purpose of a silent e?

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The purpose of a silent e is to change the vowel sound before it to a long vowel sound.

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Is 'bike' a silent e word?

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Yes, 'bike' has a silent e.

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What is the difference between 'kit' and 'kite'?

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'Kit' has a short 'i' sound, while 'kite' has a long 'i' sound because of the silent e.

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Can a silent e change the meaning of a word?

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Yes, for example, 'cap' (a hat) and 'cape' (a long coat) are different because of the silent e.