Decoding

What is a syllable?

• part of a sentence

• part of a word

• an instrument

• something that comes at the end of a word

How many syllables are in the word FISHERMAN?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many syllables are in the word CONTEST?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What type of syllable ends in a VOWEL, making the vowel say it's name?

• open

• closed

• r controlled

• vowel team

What type of syllable ends in a CONSONANT, making the vowel sound short?

• open

• closed

• r controlled

• silent e

What type of syllable has an r that controls the sound of the vowel?

• open

• closed

• r controlled

• silent e

What type of syllable has 2 vowels teaming up to make 1 long vowel sound?

• open

• closed

• r controlled

• vowel team

I come at the end of a word and I can change the word's meaning. What am I?

• A vowel

• A syllable

• A suffix

• A silent e

I am called the "DOING" suffix. What am I?

• -er

• -est

• -ing

• -ed

I am called the "PAST TENSE" suffix. What am I?

• -er

• -est

• -ing

• -ed