Consonant LE

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What is a consonant-le syllable?

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A consonant-le syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant followed by 'le', where the 'e' is silent. For example, in 'table', 'ta-ble' is a consonant-le syllable.

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Give an example of a word with a consonant-le syllable.

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One example is 'candle'. It has the consonant-le syllable 'dle'.

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What is the silent letter in a consonant-le syllable?

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The silent letter is 'e'. It does not make a sound but affects the pronunciation of the preceding consonant.

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How do you divide the syllables in the word 'apple'?

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The syllables in 'apple' are divided as 'ap-ple'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a round fruit, often red or green?

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The correct spelling is 'apple'.

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Fill in the blank: My _________ took me to the park with my brother.

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The correct word is 'uncle'.

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How do you divide the syllables in the word 'turtle'?

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The syllables in 'turtle' are divided as 'tur-tle'.

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What is the meaning of 'tentacles'?

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Tentacles are the arms of an octopus that have suckers for feeling or grabbing.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make a sound like a bubbling liquid?

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The correct spelling is 'bubble'.

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What is a common mistake when spelling 'uncle'?

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A common mistake is spelling it as 'unkle'.