Vowel-Consonant-e

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What is a Vowel-Consonant-e syllable?

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A syllable that ends with a silent 'e' after a consonant, making the vowel sound long.

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What does the silent 'e' do in a Vowel-Consonant-e syllable?

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It makes the vowel sound long.

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Give an example of a word with a Vowel-Consonant-e syllable.

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Example: 'cake' (the 'a' is long due to the silent 'e').

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make something clear?

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define.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means not separate?

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discrete.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to say that someone has done something wrong?

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accuse.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to be alive?

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alive.

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter (e.g., 'a' in 'cake').

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A vowel sound that is pronounced differently from the name of the letter (e.g., 'a' in 'cat').

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What is the difference between 'discrete' and 'discreet'?

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'Discrete' means separate or distinct; 'discreet' means careful or prudent.