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The vowel sound in rag is modified when the silent e is placed at the end to form rage. In both of these words, the g sound is heard as the "j" sound also because of the silent e at the end of the word. In order to maintain the integrity of the phoneme and clarify what sounds are expected by our crazy English language, the e must be maintained in all forms, otherwise the "rage" sound in "courage" or "courageous" becomes a "rag" sound with the long g and short a.
We would not wish to refer to someone as cor-rag-us, now would we?
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How do you put outrageous in a sentence?
His outrageous antics kept the audience howling with laughter.
What is the past tense for keep silent?
The past tense for "keep silent" is "kept silent."
Is it kept mum or kept mummed?
The correct phrase is "kept mum." This means to stay silent or keep a secret.
How many beats are kept silent for a half rest?
one
When a suffix beginning with a consonant is added to a word ending with a silent e the e is kept as a general rule?
Yes, that is correct. When adding a suffix that begins with a consonant to a word ending with a silent "e," the "e" is usually kept to maintain the original pronunciation of the word.
Why k is silent in know?
The 'k' in 'know' is silent because it used to be pronounced in Old English but became silent over time. English spelling changes have not always kept up with pronunciation changes, resulting in silent letters like the 'k' in 'know'.
When a suffix beginning with a consonant is added to a word ending with a silent e the e is kept as a general rule.?
Yes, as a general rule the e is kept.
What devices were kept silent in USa and canada for a minute in honor of the inventor who died in 1922?
The device was the telephone !
A sentence with the word incriminate?
Try not to incriminate yourself. The policeman just kept silent and let the suspect incriminate his comrades.
Why was theresienstadt kept a secret?
It was a kept a secret because it was a meeting to discuss what they were going to do to the Jews and the " The Final Solution " was a code name for the extermination of the Jews
What did the holy prophet s take her silence at imam Ali's a proposal to mean?
He said when a woman kept silent it was due to her shyness, it meant yes
Is w the silent letter in wrong?
yes it is y
