Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
Which of the following words uses an open-closed syllabication pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In open-closed syllabication, the first syllable ends in a vowel and is pronounced with a long sound, while the second syllable ends in a consonant.
Option B, "Paper," fits this pattern: "Pa" is an open syllable (long 'a'), and "per" is a closed syllable (ending in 'r').
Option A, "Absent," has both syllables closed, as they end in consonants.
Option C, "Tablet," features a closed first syllable, making the vowel short.
Option D, "Planner," has both syllables closed as well, with short vowel sounds. Thus, only "Paper" exhibits the open-closed syllabication pattern.
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