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CVC Words

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CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant. These are three-letter words where the first and last letters are consonants and the middle letter is a vowel.

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Example of a CVC Word: 'cat'

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In 'cat', 'c' is a consonant, 'a' is a vowel, and 't' is a consonant.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made by partially or completely blocking the airflow. Examples include B, C, D, F, etc.

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Example of a CVC Word: 'dog'

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In 'dog', 'd' is a consonant, 'o' is a vowel, and 'g' is a consonant.

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Example of a CVC Word: 'pen'

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In 'pen', 'p' is a consonant, 'e' is a vowel, and 'n' is a consonant.

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Example of a CVC Word: 'sun'

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In 'sun', 's' is a consonant, 'u' is a vowel, and 'n' is a consonant.

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Example of a CVC Word: 'bat'

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In 'bat', 'b' is a consonant, 'a' is a vowel, and 't' is a consonant.

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How many letters are in a CVC word?

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A CVC word has three letters.

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Can CVC words be used in sentences?

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Yes, CVC words can be used in sentences. For example, 'The cat sat on the mat.'