ELA 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 typically contains a vowel sound and can be one or more letters.

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How do you break the word 'create' into syllables?

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cre/ate

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What is the long vowel sound for the short 'i' in 'rip'?

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The long vowel sound for 'i' is 'ripe'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'boardwalk'?

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There are 2 syllables in 'boardwalk'.

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What is the long vowel sound for the short 'a' in 'mat'?

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The long vowel sound for 'a' is 'mate'.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter of the alphabet 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 of the alphabet that is not a vowel. Consonants are produced by obstructing airflow in some way.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning, such as 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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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, such as 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning, such as '-ing' in 'running'.