Open & Closed Syllable Roots and Prefixes

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant following the vowel. Example: 'me'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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

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Identify an example of an open syllable.

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

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Identify an example of a closed syllable.

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

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning. Example: 'act' in 'action'.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Example: 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. Example: 'preview' means to see something before it is officially available.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not'. Example: 'nonfiction' means not fiction.

Front

What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

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Open syllables end with a vowel sound, while closed syllables end with a consonant.

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Which syllable type is usually associated with a long vowel sound?

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Open syllables are usually associated with a long vowel sound.