Let’s go through each word one by one and count how many syllables are in it. A syllable is a beat or part of a word that you can clap out loud.
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1. cat
Say it slowly: “cat” — just one sound, one beat.
→ 1 syllable
2. blueberry
Break it down: “blue-berry” → two parts? Wait… actually, say it like this: “blue-ber-ry” — that’s three beats!
Try clapping: 👏 (blue) 👏 (ber) 👏 (ry)
→ 3 syllables
3. dinosaur
Say it: “di-no-saur” — three clear parts.
Clap: 👏 (di) 👏 (no) 👏 (saur)
→ 3 syllables
4. ear
Just one sound: “ear” — no breaks.
→ 1 syllable
5. tiger
Say it: “ti-ger” — two parts.
Clap: 👏 (ti) 👏 (ger)
→ 2 syllables
6. zebra
Say it: “ze-bra” — two parts.
Clap: 👏 (ze) 👏 (bra)
→ 2 syllables
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Now let’s match each word to the correct number box:
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cat → color box
1
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blueberry → color box
3
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dinosaur → color box
3
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ear → color box
1
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tiger → color box
2
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zebra → color box
2
Final Answer:
cat → 1
blueberry → 3
dinosaur → 3
ear → 1
tiger → 2
zebra → 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable worksheets english grade 1.
