VCe words

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What is a VCe word?

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A VCe word is a word that has a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end, which makes the vowel say its name (long vowel sound).

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Give an example of a VCe word that ends with 'e'.

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One example is 'cake'.

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What sound does the 'o' make in the VCe word 'rope'?

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The 'o' makes a long 'o' sound.

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What is the VCe pattern in the word 'rake'?

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The pattern is vowel 'a', consonant 'k', and silent 'e'.

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Identify the VCe word: 'cube', 'cub', 'cob'.

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'Cube' is the VCe word.

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

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The silent 'e' at the end of VCe words makes the preceding vowel say its name.

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Which of the following is a VCe word: 'bride', 'bred', 'brid'?

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'Bride' is the VCe word.

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How does the VCe pattern affect pronunciation?

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It changes the vowel sound to a long vowel sound.

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What is the VCe word in this list: 'cone', 'con', 'cun'?

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'Cone' is the VCe word.

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What is the long vowel sound in the word 'cake'?

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The long 'a' sound.