Closed Syllable Words Quiz

What is a closed syllable word?

• A closed syllable word is a word that has more than one vowel sound.

• A closed syllable word is a word that has no vowels.

• A closed syllable word is a word that ends with a vowel sound and has only one consonant sound, which is usually long.

• A closed syllable word is a word that ends with a consonant sound and has only one vowel sound, which is usually short.

What is the pattern in the names of traditional Thanksgiving dishes like 'cornbread' and 'cranberry'?

• Vowel followed by a vowel and then a consonant

• Vowel followed by a consonant and then another consonant

• Consonant followed by a vowel and then another consonant

• Consonant followed by a consonant and then a vowel

During Thanksgiving dinner, name a dish with two closed syllables, 1 of which has a short 'a' sound.

• cranberry

• turkey

• stuffing

• bread

During Thanksgiving dinner, your little cousin is learning to read. Which word from the Thanksgiving menu is a closed syllable word with a short 'i' sound?

• pie

• pot

• sit

• sat

During Thanksgiving dinner, your family asks you to name a dish that is a closed syllable word with a short 'u' sound. What do you suggest?

• green beans

• mashed potatoes

• pumpkin

• gravy

What is a closed syllable word with a short 'o' sound?

• cop

• cut

• can

• cat

What happens when the word 'Thanksgiving' ends with a consonant 'g'?

• The consonant 'g' is silent.

• The consonant 'g' is pronounced as a short sound.

• The consonant 'g' is pronounced as a vowel sound.

• The consonant 'g' is pronounced as a long sound.

What happens when the word 'Thanksgiving' ends with a double consonant?

• The double consonant is pronounced with emphasis on the first consonant.

• The double consonant is pronounced as a single sound.

• The double consonant is pronounced as two separate sounds.

• The double consonant is silent.