Read silent e words
1st Grade English practice: Read this word: rake. Part of phonics (Long Vowels).
~8 min
In cap, a is short. In cape, the e at the end helps a say its name.
The Silent e Rule
cap becomes cape
When a word ends in 'e', the 'e' is silent. It does not make a sound, but it changes the vowel before it.
💡 Look for the letter 'e' at the very end of the word.