Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
Which two of the following words feature an open syllable pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An open syllable ends with a vowel that is usually long. In option B, "Robot," the first syllable "Ro" is open, as it ends in the vowel "o," pronounced as a long sound.
Option A, "Happen," has a closed first syllable "hap," which ends with a consonant, making the vowel short.
Option C, "Sunlight," contains two closed syllables: "sun" and "light," both ending in consonants.
Option D, "Artist," has a closed first syllable "art," which also ends with a consonant.
Option E, "Silent," includes a closed syllable "si," ending with a consonant. Thus, only "Robot" features the open syllable pattern.
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