Lesson 9 - The Silent E
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Discover how this silent letter at the end of word can alter the vowel sound. The easy to learn “Silent E” rule is applied in many everyday words. Most words contain the short sounds of words. This silent letter at the end of words changes the short vowel sound to a long vowel sound. The lesson concludes with a test that makes sure you can easily transfer the vowel sounds from short to long. Take the test with instant answers and see that the easy rule is not always as easy as you think.
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