Let’s go through each word one by one and count how many syllables it has. Then we’ll match that number to the box labeled 1, 2, or 3.
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1. cat
Say it out loud: “cat” — just one beat.
→ 1 syllable → Color box
1
2. blueberry
Say it: “blue-berry” — two parts.
→ 2 syllables → Color box
2
3. dinosaur
Say it: “di-no-saur” — three parts.
→ 3 syllables → Color box
3
4. ear
Say it: “ear” — just one sound.
→ 1 syllable → Color box
1
5. tiger
Say it: “ti-ger” — two parts.
→ 2 syllables → Color box
2
6. zebra
Say it: “ze-bra” — two parts. (Some say “zeb-ra”, still two.)
→ 2 syllables → Color box
2
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Final Answer:
cat → 1
blueberry → 2
dinosaur → 3
ear → 1
tiger → 2
zebra → 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 1st grade ela worksheets.
