Task Explanation:
The task is to determine the number of syllables in each word provided and then cut and paste the correct number from the options at the bottom of the worksheet. The words are listed alongside images, and the goal is to count the syllables in each word.
Steps to Solve:
1.
Identify the Words: The words given are:
- drink
- family
- watermelon
- sun
- dinner
- sunglasses
- baseball
- lake
2.
Count the Syllables:
-
Syllable Counting Rule: A syllable is typically a vowel sound or a group of vowels that function as one sound within a word. Each syllable usually has one vowel sound.
- Break down each word into its syllables by identifying vowel sounds.
3.
Match the Number of Syllables:
- After counting the syllables, match the number with the options provided at the bottom of the worksheet (1, 2, or 3).
Solution:
#### 1.
drink
- Syllables: "drink" has 1 syllable.
- Answer: 1
#### 2.
family
- Syllables: "family" has 3 syllables ("fa-mi-ly").
- Answer: 3
#### 3.
watermelon
- Syllables: "watermelon" has 3 syllables ("wa-ter-mel-on").
- Answer: 3
#### 4.
sun
- Syllables: "sun" has 1 syllable.
- Answer: 1
#### 5.
dinner
- Syllables: "dinner" has 2 syllables ("din-ner").
- Answer: 2
#### 6.
sunglasses
- Syllables: "sunglasses" has 2 syllables ("sun-glas-ses").
- Answer: 2
#### 7.
baseball
- Syllables: "baseball" has 2 syllables ("ba-se-ball").
- Answer: 2
#### 8.
lake
- Syllables: "lake" has 1 syllable.
- Answer: 1
Final Answers:
1. drink =
1
2. family =
3
3. watermelon =
3
4. sun =
1
5. dinner =
2
6. sunglasses =
2
7. baseball =
2
8. lake =
1
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{1, 3, 3, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of syllable worksheets.
