Syllable Division Practice - Grade 5 ELA
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on syllable division rules and practice, including identifying syllable types and dividing words.
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Syllable Division Practice
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Read each instruction carefully and complete the tasks. Remember the syllable division rules (VC/CV, V/CV, VC/V, VCCCV, C+le).
Fill in the blank with the correct syllable division rule.
1. When two consonants come between two vowels, the word is usually divided between the two consonants. This is the rule.
2. When a single consonant comes between two vowels, the consonant usually goes with the second vowel, making the first vowel long. This is the rule.
3. If the first vowel is short, the consonant usually goes with the first vowel. This is the rule.
Divide the following words into syllables. Write the divided word on the line.
1. banana
2. elephant
3. fantastic
4. impossible
Choose the correct syllable type for the underlined syllable.
1. The dog ran quickly to the p_ark_.
Closed
Open
Vowel Team
R-Controlled
2. She loves to sing a m_el_ody.
Closed
Open
Vowel Team
C+le
Determine if the following statements about syllable division are True or False.
1. Every syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
True
False
2. The word 'table' is divided as ta/ble.
True
False
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences below. Make sure to divide the words into syllables correctly in your mind before choosing.
1. She tried to all the rules for syllable division.
2. The new was very fast.
3. The flowers in the garden were absolutely .