Understanding Vowel Sounds and Affixes

What type of vowel sound do open syllables often have?

• Short vowel sounds

• Long vowel sounds

• No vowel sounds

• Schwa sounds

Which letter is silent in the word "knot"?

• N

• O

• T

• K

What does the prefix "re-" mean when added to a word?

• Again

• Not

• Two

• Before

What does the suffix "-less" mean when added to a word?

• Full of

• Without

• Able to

• Like

What question does the suffix "-ly" help answer?

• What?

• Who?

• How?

• Where?