Syllabication Pre/Post Test

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long. Example: 'o' in 'open'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

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

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

Back

3 syllables: ba-na-na.

Front

What does a silent 'e' at the end of a word do to the preceding vowel?

Back

It makes the preceding vowel long. Example: 'make'.

Front

What is the difference between a long vowel sound and a short vowel sound?

Back

A long vowel sound is pronounced the same as the letter name (e.g., 'a' in 'cake'), while a short vowel sound is different from the letter name (e.g., 'a' in 'cat').

Front

Identify the number of syllables in the word 'computer'.

Back

3 syllables: com-pu-ter.

Front

True or False: The word 'basket' has an open syllable.

Back

False. 'Basket' has a closed syllable.

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

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

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

Back

3 syllables: el-e-phant.

Front

True or False: A closed syllable makes the vowel sound long.

Back

False. A closed syllable makes the vowel sound short.