To solve the problem of identifying whether each word is an
open syllable or a
closed syllable, we need to understand the definitions:
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Open Syllable: A syllable that ends with a vowel sound. The vowel is "open" because it is not followed by a consonant within the same syllable.
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Closed Syllable: A syllable that ends with a consonant sound. The vowel is "closed" because it is followed by one or more consonants within the same syllable.
Let's analyze each word step by step:
1.
also
- Ends with the vowel sound `/oʊ/`.
-
Open Syllable
2.
Dragon
- Ends with the consonant sound `/n/`.
-
Closed Syllable
3.
Canal
- Ends with the vowel sound `/əl/` (the `-al` ending is considered a single vowel sound in this context).
-
Open Syllable
4.
Laptop
- Ends with the consonant sound `/p/`.
-
Closed Syllable
5.
Habit
- Ends with the consonant sound `/t/`.
-
Closed Syllable
6.
Ago
- Ends with the vowel sound `/oʊ/`.
-
Open Syllable
7.
April
- Ends with the consonant sound `/l/`.
-
Closed Syllable
8.
Apex
- Ends with the consonant sound `/ks/`.
-
Closed Syllable
9.
Apricot
- Ends with the consonant sound `/t/`.
-
Closed Syllable
10.
Fatwa
- Ends with the consonant sound `/w/`.
-
Closed Syllable
Final Answer:
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also: Open
-
Dragon: Closed
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Canal: Open
-
Laptop: Closed
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Habit: Closed
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Ago: Open
-
April: Closed
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Apex: Closed
-
Apricot: Closed
-
Fatwa: Closed
$$
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{also} & \text{Open} \\
\text{Dragon} & \text{Closed} \\
\text{Canal} & \text{Open} \\
\text{Laptop} & \text{Closed} \\
\text{Habit} & \text{Closed} \\
\text{Ago} & \text{Open} \\
\text{April} & \text{Closed} \\
\text{Apex} & \text{Closed} \\
\text{Apricot} & \text{Closed} \\
\text{Fatwa} & \text{Closed} \\
\end{array}
}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of open and closed syllable worksheets.
