Magic e

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What is a Magic e?

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A Magic e is a silent 'e' at the end of a word that makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound). For example, in 'cake', the 'e' makes the 'a' say its name.

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Give an example of a word with Magic e.

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One example is 'time'. The 'e' at the end makes the 'i' say its name.

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What happens to the vowel sound when a Magic e is added?

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The vowel sound changes from a short sound to a long sound.

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What is the difference between 'hop' and 'hope'?

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In 'hop', the 'o' is short, but in 'hope', the Magic e makes the 'o' say its name.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is when the vowel is pronounced quickly and does not say its name, like in 'cat'.

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is when the vowel says its name, like in 'cake'.

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How does Magic e change the word 'kit' to 'kite'?

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The Magic e at the end changes the short 'i' sound in 'kit' to a long 'i' sound in 'kite'.

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What is the rule for Magic e?

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The rule is: When there is an 'e' at the end of a word, it makes the vowel before it say its name.

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Can you name a word that does not have a Magic e?

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Yes, 'cat' does not have a Magic e.

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What is the effect of Magic e on the word 'mad'?

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The Magic e changes 'mad' to 'made', making the 'a' say its name.