Spelling Test 3 (Open and Closed Syllables)

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and is usually pronounced with a long vowel sound. Example: 'ba-by'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and usually has a short vowel sound. Example: 'cat'.

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It typically contains a vowel sound.

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What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

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Open syllables have a long vowel sound and end with a vowel, while closed syllables have a short vowel sound and end with a consonant.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract partially or completely closed. Examples include B, C, D, F.

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Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

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The word 'he' is an example of an open syllable.

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Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

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The word 'dog' is an example of a closed syllable.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable. Example: 'coin'.

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What is a syllable division rule?

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A syllable division rule helps determine where to break a word into syllables. One common rule is to divide between two consonants.