Understanding Open and Closed Syllables

What is a syllable?

• A unit of sound in a word

• A type of punctuation

• A part of speech

• A sentence fragment

Which of the following is an open syllable?

• cat

• go

• dog

• hat

Which of the following is a closed syllable?

• me

• she

• bat

• hi

What is the main characteristic of an open syllable?

• It ends with a consonant

• It ends with a vowel

• It has two vowels

• It has a silent letter

What is the main characteristic of a closed syllable?

• It ends with a consonant

• It ends with a vowel

• It has two vowels

• It has a silent letter

Identify the open syllable in the word "robot."

• ro

• bot

• rob

• ot

Identify the closed syllable in the word "basket."

• bas

• ket

• baske

• et

Which of the following words contains an open syllable?

• apple

• table

• kitten

• rabbit

Which of the following words contains a closed syllable?

• hero

• tiger

• pencil

• music

Which of the following is an example of an open syllable?

• cat

• go

• dog

• hat