Presentation Objectives

Syllables are:

• units of sound in a word

• types of punctuation

• parts of speech

• styles of writing

What are the different kinds of syllables?

• Open syllables, closed syllables, and vowel-consonant-e syllables

• Only open and closed syllables

• Only vowel-consonant-e syllables

• None of the above

What are simple and complex syllables?

• Simple syllables consist of a single vowel sound, while complex syllables include consonant clusters.

• Simple syllables are found only in English, while complex syllables are found in all languages.

• Simple syllables are used in poetry, while complex syllables are used in prose.

• Simple syllables are easier to pronounce than complex syllables.

Syllables are important because they help in:

• understanding the rhythm of language

• improving mathematical skills

• enhancing physical strength

• developing musical talent

What is the origin of the word 'syllable'?

• The word 'syllable' comes from the Greek, 'combine'.

• The word 'syllable' comes from the Latin, 'syllabus'.

• The word 'syllable' comes from the French, 'syllabe'.

• The word 'syllable' comes from the Old English, 'sylle'.

A syllable is one or more letters representing a unit of spoken language consisting of a single ________ sound.

• uninterrupted

• broken

• disjointed

• interrupted

How many vowel sounds does a syllable always include?

• A syllable always includes ONE vowel sound.

• A syllable always includes TWO vowel sounds.

• A syllable always includes THREE vowel sounds.

• A syllable always includes NO vowel sounds.

What is a syllable made up of?

• A) A single vowel sound

• B) A combination of vowel and consonant(s)

• C) Both A and B

• D) None of the above

A word containing two or more syllables is called a ________.

• polysyllable

• monosyllable

• trisyllable

• tetrasyllable

Which category does the word 'Bed' belong to?

• Monosyllabic

• Polysyllabic