Exploring Closed Syllables

The video tutorial covers closed syllables, explaining that syllables are parts of words with one vowel sound. It provides examples of words broken into syllables and discusses the characteristics of closed syllables, which end with a consonant and have a short vowel sound. The tutorial includes practice exercises to identify syllables and their types, focusing on closed vowel sounds.

What is a syllable?

• A sentence fragment

• A type of punctuation

• A part of a word with one vowel sound

• A word with multiple meanings

How many syllables are in the word 'contact'?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Which of the following words has a silent 'e'?

• Contact

• Statement

• Rush

• Map

How many syllables are in the word 'bandit'?

• One

• Three

• Four

• Two

What is the vowel sound in the first syllable of 'inhabit'?

• I

• O

• E

• A

What type of vowel sound does a closed syllable have?

• Double

• Silent

• Short

• Long

Which of the following is a closed syllable?

• See

• Go

• Me

• Map

What is the vowel sound in the word 'cat'?

• A

• O

• E

• I

Which word has a short vowel sound?

• Egg

• Note

• Cake

• Bike

How many syllables are in the word 'invention'?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three