Understanding Magic 'E' Transformations

This video tutorial introduces the concept of the 'magic e' or 'silent e' in English, which changes the pronunciation of vowels in words. The instructor provides examples of how adding a magic e at the end of words like 'not', 'dim', and 'man' transforms them into 'note', 'dime', and 'Maine', respectively. The video includes interactive practice with both real and nonsense words, demonstrating how the magic e affects vowel sounds. The tutorial concludes with encouragement to continue practicing magic e words.

What is the role of the magic 'e' in a word?

• It changes the word to past tense.

• It makes the vowel silent.

• It doubles the consonant.

• It makes the vowel say its name.

What does the word 'not' become when a magic 'e' is added?

• Nite

• Note

• Nate

• Net

How does the word 'dim' change with a magic 'e'?

• Dimey

• Dame

• Dome

• Dime

What is the new word when 'man' is transformed with a magic 'e'?

• Mane

• Main

• Maine

• Mean

In the example with images, what does 'rope' become with a magic 'e'?

• Rope

• Ropee

• Rop

• Ropey

What happens to the word 'fire' when a magic 'e' is added?

• Firy

• Fire

• Firee

• Firer

How does the word 'cake' change with a magic 'e'?

• Cake

• Cakey

• Cakie

• Cak

What does 'cub' become when a magic 'e' is added?

• Cubey

• Cub

• Cubee

• Cube

What is the new word when 'bit' is transformed with a magic 'e'?

• Bity

• Bitee

• Bit

• Bite

What does the nonsense word 'wav' become with a magic 'e'?

• Wave

• Wavee

• Wavy

• Wav