Free Praxis 5002 Practice Test Practice Question
Which TWO of the following words feature an open syllabication pattern?
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Open syllabication occurs when a syllable ends in a vowel sound, allowing that vowel to be pronounced with a long sound.
Option B, "Robot," has two syllables: "ro" (open) and "bot" (closed), making it an example of open syllabication.
Option E, "Silent," also features an open syllable with "si" (open) and "lent" (closed).
Option A, "Happen," has a closed syllable with "hap" and "pen."
Option C, "Sunlight," has a closed syllable "sun" and an open syllable "light."
Option D, "Artist," has a closed syllable "art" and "ist."
Thus, B and E exemplify open syllabication, while the others do not.
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