Fundation Level 2 Unit 1 review

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable has a vowel, the vowel sound is short, and is closed in by one or more consonants.

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Which word is spelled correctly? (Floss rule)

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The correct spelling is 'buzz'.

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What is a blend in phonics?

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A blend is when two or more consonants are combined, and each consonant sound can be heard.

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Which word has a bonus letter?

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The word 'chess' has a bonus letter.

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How many sounds are in the word 'sat'?

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The word 'sat' has 3 sounds.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with an open vocal tract, such as A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made by obstructing airflow, such as B, C, D, F.

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What does the term 'syllable' mean?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word.

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What is the purpose of the Floss rule?

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The Floss rule states that when a one-syllable word ends in a short vowel followed by the letters F, L, or S, you double the final letter.

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What is an example of a closed syllable?

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An example of a closed syllable is 'cat'.