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3.60 Decode Silent e VCe Words Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.60 Decode Silent e VCe Words. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Decode Silent‑e (VCe) Words - Recognize the long‑vowel signal from final silent‑e, read the word correctly, and distinguish VCe from similar short‑vowel words. (CCSS RF.3.3; TEKS §110.5 3.2; FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.F.1.3; VA SOL 3.5h)

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which word has a long u sound because of silent e and ends with -se?

Afuss

Bfish

Cfast

Dfuse

Solution & Explanation:‘Fuse’ is VCe (u_e), so the u is long. ‘Fuss’ has a short u sound and no silent-e signal.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

In the sentence below, choose the correct VCe word. The camper will ____ the tent stakes into the ground.

Adriv

Bdrift

Cdrive

Ddrove

Solution & Explanation:‘Drive’ is VCe (i_e) and fits the meaning (push in). ‘Drove’ is past tense and changes the vowel pattern.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which spelling shows the long vowel sound in the word use when adding -ful?

Auseeful

Buseful

Cusefull

Dussful

Solution & Explanation:Use is a VCe word. When adding -ful, keep the base spelling: use → useful. The silent e is not kept in a separate syllable.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.60 (Grade 3 ELA skill practice: Decode Silent-e (VCe) Words.).