Decoding Words in Terabithia

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which 'closes' the vowel in the syllable, making it a short vowel sound. Example: 'cat'.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel, which allows the vowel to be pronounced with a long sound. Example: 'he'.

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What is a vowel-consonant-e syllable?

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A vowel-consonant-e syllable is a syllable that has a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end, which makes the vowel sound long. Example: 'cake'.

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How do you divide the word 'Terabithia' into syllables?

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The correct division is: Te-ra-bi-thi-a.

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What is a single-syllable word?

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A single-syllable word is a word that has only one syllable. Example: 'tree'.

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What is the syllable type of the word 'adventure'?

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The syllable types in 'adventure' are closed, closed, vowel-r.

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What is the importance of syllable types in decoding words?

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Understanding syllable types helps in decoding words, improving reading skills, and pronunciation.

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What is an example of a word with an open syllable?

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An example of a word with an open syllable is 'go'.

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What is an example of a word with a closed syllable?

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An example of a word with a closed syllable is 'dog'.

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What is an example of a vowel-consonant-e syllable?

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An example of a vowel-consonant-e syllable is 'home'.