Open Syllables
Which word begins with an open syllable?
A. picnic
B. tulip
C. napkin
D. sunset
B. tulip
The bird _____ a nest in the tree.
A. build
B. builds
C. building
D. have build
B. builds
How should the word silent be divided into syllables?
A. sil/ent
B. sile/nt
C. si/lent
D. s/ilent
C. si/lent
The players _____ across the field after practice.
A. runs
B. running
C. run
D. runs quickly
C. run
In the first syllable of pilot (pi/lot), what vowel sound does the letter i make?
A. Short i
B. Long i
C. Short o
D. Long o
B. Long i
Find and correct the verb error: “My brother carry his lunch to school.”
Which word has two open syllables?
A. tiger
B. lemon
C. napkin
D. basket
A. tiger
The coach and the players _____ the plan before every game.
A. discusses
B. discuss
C. discussing
D. has discussed
B. discuss
Explain why the first syllable in music (mu/sic) is called an open syllable.
It ends with a vowel, and the vowel makes its long sound.
Correct the sentence and explain the rule: “Each of the students bring a notebook.”
bring should be brings
The subject each is singular, so it takes a singular verb.