Here's the breakdown:
* Common examples:
* These words usually end in a consonant:
* "be"
* "me"
* "she"
* "he"
* "we"
* "see"
* "three"
* "free"
* "tree"
* Some words end in a vowel:
* "he"
* "she"
* "we"
* "me"
* Important note: While these words have a long "e" sound, they are not considered a "silent e". The "e" at the end makes the preceding vowel long.
* Additional context:
* The "silent e" rule generally applies to words where the "e" comes after a consonant, and it is not pronounced. The silent "e" makes the vowel before it long. For example, "cake" - the "e" is silent, and it makes the "a" sound long.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have other questions!