Just Words-Unit 5 Closed Syllables

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which means the vowel sound is usually short.

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Give an example of a closed syllable word.

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The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with the consonant 't'.

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What is syllable division?

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Syllable division is the process of separating a word into its individual syllables.

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How do you divide the word 'robin' into syllables?

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The correct division is 'rob in'.

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What is the correct syllable division for 'invent'?

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The correct division is 'in vent'.

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What is the correct syllable division for 'nutmeg'?

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The correct division is 'nut meg'.

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What is the correct syllable division for 'disrupt'?

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The correct division is 'dis rupt'.

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What is the correct syllable division for 'finish'?

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The correct division is 'fin ish'.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel, which usually makes the vowel sound long.

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Give an example of an open syllable word.

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The word 'he' is an open syllable because it ends with the vowel 'e'.