Exploring Open and Closed Syllables

How many syllables are in the word 'fantastic'?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is a closed syllable?

• A syllable with no vowels

• A syllable with two consonants surrounding a vowel

• A syllable with a long vowel sound

• A syllable with a vowel at the end

In the word 'napkin', what sound does the 'a' make?

• No sound

• Short a

• Long a

• Silent a

What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

• It becomes a long vowel sound

• It becomes a diphthong

• It becomes a short vowel sound

• It becomes silent

What is an open syllable?

• A syllable with two consonants surrounding a vowel

• A syllable with a short vowel sound

• A syllable with a vowel at the end

• A syllable with no vowels

In the word 'robot', what sound does the first 'o' make?

• Silent o

• No sound

• Short o

• Long o

How do you usually divide words into syllables?

• At the end of the word

• Before a vowel

• Between two consonants

• After a vowel

In the word 'puppet', what type of syllables are present?

• Open syllables

• Closed syllables

• Mixed syllables

• No syllables

Which word has an open syllable: 'baby' or 'publish'?

• Baby

• Publish

• Neither

• Both

Which word is a synonym for 'dinner'?

• Magnet

• Letter

• Gravy

• Supper