Closed Syllable Summative

A closed syllable has a vowel that is usually ______.

Answer explanation

The vowel is a closed syllable is usually short.

The vowel in an open syllable is usually ______.

Answer explanation

Open syllables usually have long vowels.

How many minimum consonants does a closed syllable need to have?

• zero

• one

• two

• three

Answer explanation

The smallest closed sylable can be two letters. A short vowel followed on the right by a consonant, like in the word "an."

Match the following.

• Closed Syllable Exception

  (has a long vowel)

• me

• Closed Syllable

• blind

• Open Syllable

• split

Answer explanation

Remember a closed syllable is shut in on the right side by at least one consonant.

Match the following.

• Open Syllable

• lung

• Closed Syllable Exception

  (has a long vowel)

• host

• Closed Syllable

• stay

Answer explanation

Remember a closed syllable is shut in on the right side by at least one consonant.

Code this word to show that it is a closed syllable:

Code this word to show that it is a closed syllable:

Code this word to show that it is a closed syllable:

Code this word to show that it is a closed syllable:

Jerry told his teacher that "quack" was a closed syllable. Was he correct? Explain why or why not.

Answer explanation