Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long. Example: 'ba' in 'baby'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant, which closes the vowel in. The vowel is usually short. Example: 'vol' in 'volcano'.

Front

What is a silent-e syllable?

Back

A silent-e syllable has a silent 'e' at the end, which makes the preceding vowel long. Example: 'cake'.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'taif'.

Back

None of these.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'ba'.

Back

Open.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'le'.

Back

Open.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'ja'.

Back

Open.

Front

What is the rule for open syllables?

Back

In open syllables, the vowel is usually long.

Front

What is the rule for closed syllables?

Back

In closed syllables, the vowel is usually short.

Front

What is the effect of a silent 'e' at the end of a word?

Back

It makes the preceding vowel long.