Syllables
What is a closed syllable?
A syllable that ends in a consonant and the vowel sound is short.
Which letter is silent in the word "knife"?
The "k"
What does "cause" mean?
Example: The reason or action that produces an event. The thing that makes something happen.
How do you spell the past tense of "play"?
Played
What does the suffix "-s" indicate when added to a word?
It can make the word plural.
How many syllables are in the word "computer"?
Write a word that has a silent "k"
Example: Knot
Give an example of a cause and its effect.
Example: You forgot to water your plants, so they wilt and die.
What is the rule for adding "-ing" to a word that ends in "e"?
Drop the "e," add "ing"
How does the prefix "dis-" change the meaning of the word "agree"?
Example: You do not agree anymore
Split the word "program" into its syllables.
Pro gram
Write a word that has a silent "b."
Example: Lamb
If it rains, what is the effect?
Example: You will get wet
Add the suffix "ly" to the base word "bubble."
Bubbly
Give an example of a word that uses the suffix "-ly."
Example: Quickly
What is an open syllable? Give an example.
An open syllable ends in a vowel and the vowel sound is long.
Provide an example of a word with a silent "ph"
Example: phone
What is a cause in the sentence: "The dog barked because someone was at the door"?
Someone was at the door.
How do you spell "run" with the ending "-ing"?
Running
Give an example of a word that has the prefix "un." What does that word mean?
Example: Unpack- to remove the items from a bag
How many syllables does the word "extraordinary" have?
6 syllables
Provide an example of a word with a silent "w."
Example: write
Describe a situation where being late is the cause of missing something important.
Example: I was late, so I missed my doctor's appointment.
Spell the word "happy" when adding "-ness."
Happiness
"Misunderstanding"
If the word has it, separate it into its prefix, base, and suffix. What does the word mean?
Mis understand ing
A failure to understand something correctly.