Open, Silent-E, Closed Syllable Review 95% Group

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What is an open syllable?

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

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What is a closed syllable?

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

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What is a silent-e syllable?

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

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Identify the syllable type: 'taif'.

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None of these.

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Identify the syllable type: 'ba'.

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Open.

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Identify the syllable type: 'le'.

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Open.

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Identify the syllable type: 'ja'.

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Open.

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What is the rule for open syllables?

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In open syllables, the vowel is usually long.

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What is the rule for closed syllables?

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In closed syllables, the vowel is usually short.

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

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It makes the preceding vowel long.