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Problem: Dividing Syllables



The task is to divide the given words into syllables. Each word has been divided incorrectly, and you need to identify the correct division of syllables for each word.

#### Directions:
- Find the word that has been divided into syllables correctly.
- Write the number of the correct answer on the line.

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Solution:



Let's analyze each word step by step and determine the correct syllable division.

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#### 1. cabin
- Incorrect division: ca / bin
- Correct division: cab / in
- Explanation: The word "cabin" is divided into "cab" (first syllable) and "in" (second syllable).

#### 2. quiet
- Incorrect division: qu / iet
- Correct division: qui / et
- Explanation: The word "quiet" is divided into "qui" (first syllable) and "et" (second syllable).

#### 3. liquid
- Incorrect division: liq / uad
- Correct division: liq / uid
- Explanation: The word "liquid" is divided into "liq" (first syllable) and "uid" (second syllable).

#### 4. gentle
- Incorrect division: ge / ntle
- Correct division: gen / tle
- Explanation: The word "gentle" is divided into "gen" (first syllable) and "tle" (second syllable).

#### 5. foolish
- Incorrect division: foo / lish
- Correct division: fool / ish
- Explanation: The word "foolish" is divided into "fool" (first syllable) and "ish" (second syllable).

#### 6. decide
- Incorrect division: de / cide
- Correct division: de / ci / de
- Explanation: The word "decide" is divided into three syllables: "de," "ci," and "de."

#### 7. square
- Incorrect division: squ / are
- Correct division: squa / re
- Explanation: The word "square" is divided into "squa" (first syllable) and "re" (second syllable).

#### 8. expert
- Incorrect division: ex / pert
- Correct division: ex / per / t
- Explanation: The word "expert" is divided into three syllables: "ex," "per," and "t."

#### 9. bicycle
- Incorrect division: bi / cy / cle
- Correct division: bi / cy / cle
- Explanation: The word "bicycle" is already divided correctly into three syllables: "bi," "cy," and "cle."

#### 10. occasion
- Incorrect division: oc / ca / sion
- Correct division: oc / ca / sion
- Explanation: The word "occasion" is already divided correctly into three syllables: "oc," "ca," and "sion."

#### 11. radio
- Incorrect division: ra / dio
- Correct division: ra / di / o
- Explanation: The word "radio" is divided into three syllables: "ra," "di," and "o."

#### 12. advice
- Incorrect division: ad / vice
- Correct division: ad / vi / ce
- Explanation: The word "advice" is divided into three syllables: "ad," "vi," and "ce."

#### 13. advice
- Incorrect division: ad / vice
- Correct division: ad / vi / ce
- Explanation: The word "advice" is divided into three syllables: "ad," "vi," and "ce."

#### 14. advertise
- Incorrect division: ad / ver / tise
- Correct division: ad / ver / tise
- Explanation: The word "advertise" is already divided correctly into three syllables: "ad," "ver," and "tise."

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Final Answer:


The only word that is already divided correctly is 9. bicycle.

Correct Answer: 9

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Boxed Final Answer:


$$
\boxed{9}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of syllable segmentation worksheet.
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