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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 'closes' the vowel in the syllable, making it a short vowel sound.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel, which is not closed by a consonant, resulting in a long vowel sound.

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What is a vowel team syllable?

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A vowel team syllable contains two vowels that work together to make one sound, such as 'ea' in 'team'.

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What is a silent e syllable?

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A silent e syllable has a silent 'e' at the end, which makes the preceding vowel say its name (long vowel sound), as in 'cake'.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, such as 'oi' in 'boil'.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to indicate that a sentence is a question.

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What is the capital of Pennsylvania?

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The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg.

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What are the two main types of syllables?

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The two main types of syllables are open and closed syllables.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is a state in the context of the United States?

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A state is a distinct territorial body or political entity that is part of the United States, each with its own government.