Long A- Silent E

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What is the rule for the 'silent e' in words like 'whale'?

Back

The 'silent e' at the end of a word makes the preceding vowel say its name (long vowel sound).

Front

Spell a word that contains a long 'a' sound and ends with a silent 'e'.

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whale

Front

What is the long 'a' sound in the word 'quake'?

Back

The long 'a' sound is pronounced as /eɪ/.

Front

Identify a word that has a long 'a' sound and includes the silent 'e'.

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cane

Front

What is the purpose of the silent 'e' in the word 'scrape'?

Back

The silent 'e' indicates that the 'a' is pronounced as a long vowel.

Front

How does the silent 'e' affect the pronunciation of the word 'snake'?

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The silent 'e' at the end makes the 'a' sound long, pronounced as /eɪ/.

Front

What is an example of a word with a long 'a' sound that does not have a silent 'e'?

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The word 'day' has a long 'a' sound but does not have a silent 'e'.

Front

Explain the difference between a long vowel sound and a short vowel sound.

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A long vowel sound is pronounced the same as the name of the letter (e.g., 'a' in 'cake'), while a short vowel sound is pronounced differently (e.g., 'a' in 'cat').

Front

What is the significance of the silent 'e' in English spelling?

Back

The silent 'e' often changes the pronunciation of the preceding vowel and can also indicate that a word is a different part of speech.

Front

Provide an example of a word that changes meaning with the addition of a silent 'e'.

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The word 'mad' becomes 'made' with the addition of a silent 'e', changing its meaning.