Wilson 5.3

In the word 'puny', what type of syllable is 'pu'?

• closed

• open

• silent

• diphthong

How do you spell the word for a small rabbit?

• bunny

• bunie

• bunni

• bunnyy

What is an example of a closed syllable?

• 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with a consonant.

• 'open' is a closed syllable because it ends with a vowel.

• 'tree' is a closed syllable because it has two vowels.

• 'dog' is a closed syllable because it ends with a vowel.

What is the significance of the silent 'e' in words?

• It indicates that the preceding vowel is long.

• It changes the meaning of the word entirely.

• It makes the word easier to pronounce.

• It signifies that the word is a noun.

How do you spell the word for a leisure activity?

• hobby

• hobi

• hobbie

• hobbey

What is a closed syllable?

• A syllable that ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

• A syllable that ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound that is usually short.

• A syllable that contains no vowels at all.

• A syllable that is always stressed in a word.

What is an example of a v-e syllable?

• cake

• cat

• bat

• cap

How can you identify an open syllable in a word?

• An open syllable can be identified if it ends with a consonant and the vowel sound is short.

• An open syllable can be identified if it ends with a vowel and the vowel sound is long.

• An open syllable can be identified if it contains two vowels in succession.

• An open syllable can be identified if it starts with a consonant and ends with a consonant.

What is the rule for spelling words with double letters?

• Double letters are often used to indicate a short vowel sound before them, as in 'bunny'.

• Double letters are used to indicate a long vowel sound before them, as in 'boat'.

• Double letters are used to separate syllables in a word, as in 'happy'.

• Double letters are always followed by a consonant, as in 'letter'.

What is the correct spelling of the word that means a favorite pastime?

• hobby

• hobbie

• hobi

• hobbey