What syllable types make the vowel say a long sound?
Vowel Consonant "e", vowel teams, open
Why are there 2 b's in bubble?
Because the first syllable would be open.
How many ways can you spell the sound /c/? Bonus points for saying the letters.
3 - c, ck, k
What is the definition of a baseword?
The base word is a word by itself, and it is what you add a prefix or a suffix to.
How many syllable types are in the English language?
6
Do closed syllables end in a vowel?
False
What is the spelling exception for the word "give"?
V doesn't end a word so we have to add "e" and the "i" is short.
When do you spell a word with -tch?
After a short vowel in a one-syllable word.
How do you spell the other which?
witch
Who invented the most words in the English language?
Shakespear
What does "i" say in an open syllable?
"i"
What comes after "c" to make it say /s/?
ci, cy, ce
When adding a suffix to a baseword ending in "e" how do you spell it? Example: glide
drop the "e" gliding
Where does "oi" come in a word?
Beginning and middle= oil,toy
What is the most commonly used word in English?
I
Name the 3 syllables in violin?
Open, Open, Closed
What comes after "g" to say /j/?
ge, gi, gy
What is the "FLSZ" rule?
Answers will vary: double the f, l, s, z, after a short vowel in a one-syllable word.
7x30x40?
8400
Who invented "wild goose chase"?
William Shakespeare
Name all six syllable types.
Vce, Closed, Open, CLe, R-Controlled, Vowel Team
What syllable types are in "lion".
Open-closed
When adding a vowel suffix to a one-syllable word that is closed (ends in a consonant), what spelling change is there?
You add another consonant. ship - shipping
What letters never come at the end of a word in the English language?
J & V
What three languages make up the English language?
Greek, Latin, Anglo-Saxon