English & Language
What Is Magic E?
How can one tiny E completely change a word?
The short answer
Look at these examples: cap → cape, kit → kite, hop → hope, cub → cube.
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- Look at these examples: cap → cape, kit → kite, hop → hope, cub → cube.
- In many words, a final E is silent but changes the earlier vowel sound. The earlier vowel often becomes a long vowel sound.
- Magic E is a pattern - not a promise. English has exceptions.
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