#5 Consonant -le syllable pattern

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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', such as in 'table' or 'candle'.

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

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An example is 'apple', which has the consonant-le syllable 'ple'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a half circle?

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The correct spelling is 'semicircle'.

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

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The correct spelling is 'whistle'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means something that blocks the way?

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The correct spelling is 'obstacle'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means extraordinary or worthy of notice?

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The correct spelling is 'remarkable'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means not likely to happen?

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The correct spelling is 'improbable'.

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What is the rule for spelling words with the consonant-le pattern?

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The rule is that the 'le' is always preceded by a consonant.

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What is a common mistake when spelling words with the consonant-le pattern?

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A common mistake is to omit the 'e' at the end, such as writing 'semicircl' instead of 'semicircle'.

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How do you identify a consonant-le syllable in a word?

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You can identify it by looking for a consonant followed by 'le' at the end of the word.