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," consists of two syllables: "ro" and "bot." The first syllable "ro" ends in a vowel and is pronounced as a long vowel, fitting the open syllabication pattern.
Option E, "Silent," also has an open syllable: "si" is the first syllable, ending in a vowel and pronounced long.
Option A, "Happen," features the first syllable "hap," which ends in a consonant, making it closed.
Option C, "Sunlight," has the first syllable "sun," also closed, and option D, "Artist," has "art" as a closed syllable. Thus, only B and E exhibit open syllabication.
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