To solve the problem, we need to identify which words are open syllables and which are closed syllables.
Open syllables end with a vowel that says its name (long vowel sound). They typically end in a single vowel letter (e.g., "go", "be", "we").
Closed syllables end with a consonant, which usually makes the vowel sound short (e.g., "pet", "crab", "cry").
Let's analyze each word:
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pet: Ends with a consonant (t), so it's a closed syllable.
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crab: Ends with a consonant (b), so it's a closed syllable.
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gray: Ends with a consonant (y), so it's a closed syllable.
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cry: Ends with a consonant (y), so it's a closed syllable.
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she: Ends with a vowel (e) and the vowel says its name (long e), so it's an open syllable.
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trunk: Ends with a consonant (k), so it's a closed syllable.
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glass: Ends with a consonant (s), so it's a closed syllable.
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shell: Ends with a consonant (l), so it's a closed syllable.
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last: Ends with a consonant (t), so it's a closed syllable.
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spy: Ends with a consonant (y), so it's a closed syllable.
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dog: Ends with a consonant (g), so it's a closed syllable.
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prop: Ends with a consonant (p), so it's a closed syllable.
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scan: Ends with a consonant (n), so it's a closed syllable.
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be: Ends with a vowel (e) and the vowel says its name (long e), so it's an open syllable.
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go: Ends with a vowel (o) and the vowel says its name (long o), so it's an open syllable.
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fly: Ends with a consonant (y), so it's a closed syllable.
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split: Ends with a consonant (t), so it's a closed syllable.
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we: Ends with a vowel (e) and the vowel says its name (long e), so it's an open syllable.
Now, we can list the words under the correct categories.
Closed: pet, crab, gray, cry, trunk, glass, shell, last, spy, dog, prop, scan, fly, split
Open: she, be, go, we
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of closed syllables worksheet.
