Wilson Step 3.1 Review

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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 usually contains a vowel sound.

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How do you scoop syllables in a word?

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You can scoop syllables by breaking the word into parts based on its sounds. For example, 'publishes' can be scooped as 'pub-lish-es'.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words that come together to create a new word, like 'catfish' (cat + fish).

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What does the word 'denim' mean?

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Denim is a type of sturdy cotton fabric, often used to make jeans.

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What is the correct spelling of the word for 'to occur'?

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The correct spelling is 'happen'.

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How do you split the word 'undid'?

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You split 'undid' between the letters 'n' and 'd'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'publish'?

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To publish means to make something publicly known, especially in print or online.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made without any closure in the vocal tract, such as A, E, I, O, U.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb is an action word that describes what someone or something does.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word, like 'happy' and 'joyful'.