8th Grade Syllable Review

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that contains a vowel sound and may or may not be surrounded by consonants.

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How do you divide the word 'tether' into syllables?

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teth/er

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How do you divide the word 'ostracize' into syllables?

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os/tra/cize

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How do you divide the word 'forthright' into syllables?

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forth/right

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How do you divide the word 'bolster' into syllables?

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bol/ster

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What is a VCe exception in syllable division?

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A VCe exception occurs when a vowel is followed by a consonant and then an 'e', which often makes the vowel long.

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Give an example of a word that contains a VCe exception.

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perspective.

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What is the importance of syllable division in reading?

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Syllable division helps with pronunciation, spelling, and understanding the structure of words.

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What are the three types of syllables?

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Closed syllables, open syllables, and vowel-consonant-e (VCe) syllables.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.