Closed Syllables Spelling Test

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which means the vowel sound is usually short.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable word.

Back

The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with the consonant 't'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'not present'?

Back

absent

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to protective eyewear?

Back

goggles

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a low area of land between hills?

Back

valley

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a person who takes care of teeth?

Back

dentist

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a large territory ruled by a king or queen?

Back

empire

Front

What is the difference between a closed syllable and an open syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

Front

What is an example of an open syllable?

Back

The word 'he' is an open syllable because it ends with the vowel 'e'.

Front

What is the rule for spelling words with closed syllables?

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In closed syllables, the vowel is usually short and the syllable ends with a consonant.