If the vowel sound is short ah, eh, ih, oh, uh then e is not needed. If the vowel sound is long ay, ee, eye, ow, you then we add the e at the end to make the vowel say its own name.
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cut |
When he cut his leg there was a flood of blood.
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wine |
The wine will keep cool in the cellar.
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rip |
The dress has a rip.
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cute |
That pretty little kitten is so cute.
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win |
The win was a great achievement.
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mat |
Please wipe your feet on the mat.
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mate |
He was my friend and mate.
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ripe |
The apple is ripe so pick it.
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robe |
A kimono is a Japanese robe.
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cub |
A baby bear is called a cub.
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cube |
A cube has four corners.
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rob |
Rob was in a quandary. He could not make up his mind.
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din |
The banging of the pots made a huge din.
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dine |
We are going to dine out at a restaurant tonight.
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pipe |
There was a blockage in the pipe.
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hat |
What are you wearing that hat for?
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pip |
Plant the apple pip and it should grow.
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hate |
I hate this foul weather.
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hop |
Rabbits hop and run fast.
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hope |
Let's hope for some good weather.
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