Understanding Two-Syllable Words

What is a syllable in terms of breath?

• A loud shout

• A whisper

• A long pause

• A single push of breath

How many pushes of breath are in the word 'bath mat'?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the purpose of clapping when identifying syllables?

• To keep rhythm

• To distract students

• To count syllables

• To make noise

How many syllables are in the word 'exit'?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the first rule for dividing syllables?

• Divide at the end of the word

• Divide between vowels

• Divide between consonants

• Do not divide at all

In the word 'upset', where is the syllable division?

• Between 'u' and 'p'

• Between 'e' and 't'

• Between 'p' and 's'

• Between 's' and 'e'

Why can't the word 'cabin' start with a 'K'?

• K is not used in English

• K is not a consonant

• K is only friends with E, I, and Y

• K is only used at the end of words

What does the second rule about syllables state?

• Vowels are ignored

• Consonants go with the second syllable

• Divide syllables randomly

• Consonants go with the first syllable

What is a cabin typically used for?

• A permanent residence

• A vacation home

• A school

• A store

How does breaking words into syllables help?

• It helps with spelling and reading

• It shortens words

• It confuses readers

• It makes words longer