VCe Spelling Pattern
Which word has the VCe pattern: hop, hope, or hot?
hope
babies
A noun that names a group acting as one
Is “The bell rang” dependent or independent?
independent
What type of sentence tells something: declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory?
declarative
In the word these, what does the final e do to the vowel sound?
The final e is silent and makes the vowel e say its name (long e).
brushes
“A flock of geese flew overhead,” what is the collective noun?
flock
Is “because the rain stopped” dependent or independent?
dependent
What type of sentence asks a question?
interrogative
Correct the spelling: cub becomes cube. What spelling pattern does cube use, and what sound does the vowel make?
Cube follows the VCe pattern: vowel, consonant, silent e. The u has a long sound.
Write the plural of box and mouse.
boxes and mice
What collective noun names a group of players working together?
team
In “When the timer rang, we cleaned up,” identify the dependent clause.
When the timer rang
Name the sentence type and add the correct end mark: “Please pass the markers”
Imperative; Please pass the markers. (A period is standard; an exclamation point may be used to show strong feeling.)
Which word does not follow the VCe pattern: shine, brave, or stamp? Explain why.
stamp
Correct the plurals in this sentence: “Two childs saw three mouses.”
Two children saw three mice.”
Complete the sentence with a collective noun: “A _____ of wolves crossed the snowy field.”
pack
In the sentence “Although Maya practiced, she felt nervous,” identify the dependent and independent clauses.
Dependent clause: Although Maya practiced. Independent clause: she felt nervous.
Classify each sentence: “What a brilliant idea!” and “The idea came from Luis.”
“What a brilliant idea!” is exclamatory. “The idea came from Luis.” is declarative.
Create a VCe word with a long a sound and explain how its letters show the pattern.
Answers will vary. Example: plane. The a is followed by a consonant and silent e, so the a has a long sound.
Write the plural forms of tooth, dish, and leaf. Name the plural-making change in each.
teeth (irregular change), dishes (add -es), leaves (change f to v and add -es).
Create a sentence using a collective noun for a group of birds. Underline the collective noun.
Answers will vary. Example: “A flock of birds rested in the tree.” The collective noun is flock.
Because she wanted to improve, she practiced the piano.
Where did you put the keys?