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Drop the Silent E Rule Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 3-5 on the drop-the-silent-e spelling rule. Students learn to drop the e before a vowel suffix and keep it before a consonant suffix, add suffixes to eight words, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 3–5
Skill Focus
Drop the Silent E Rule, phonics and spelling
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
When you add a suffix to a word ending in silent e, you drop the e before a vowel suffix like -ing or -ed, but keep it before a consonant suffix like -ly or -ment. This worksheet teaches the rule and has students apply it.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box states the rule with examples. Section A has eight words to add suffixes to. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Adding Suffixes and Doubling the Final Consonant worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the drop-the-e rule.
Add the suffix to each of the eight words in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Adding Suffixes Worksheet for more practice.
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Drop the Silent E Rule Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 3-5 on the drop-the-silent-e spelling rule. Students learn to drop the e before a vowel suffix and keep it before a consonant suffix, add suffixes to eight words, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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