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Exam: Praxis Reading Language Arts 5002 Practice Test

Practice Question

Which TWO of the following words feature an open syllabication pattern?

Answer Choices

  • A: Happen
  • B: Robot
  • C: Sunlight
  • D: Artist
  • E: Silent

Correct Answer: B,E

Rationale: Open syllables end in a long vowel. 'Robot' (ro-bot) and 'Silent' (si-lent) have open first syllables. Others have closed syllables, making B,E correct.

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