Language Arts Grade 2-3

Language Arts: Syllables and Word Parts

Breaking words into syllables and meaningful parts

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Language Arts: Syllables and Word Parts

Breaking words into syllables and meaningful parts

Language Arts - Grade 2-3

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Break words into syllables or word parts and write your answers in complete sentences when needed.
  1. 1
    A cute rabbit sitting beside a carrot.

    Say the word rabbit. How many syllables are in rabbit, and how can you break it apart?

  2. 2
    Bright sunshine shining over a grassy field.

    Say the word sunshine. Break the word into two smaller word parts.

  3. 3
    A friendly elephant standing on grass.

    How many syllables are in the word elephant? Write the word with its syllables separated.

  4. 4
    A colorful playground with a slide and swings.

    The word playground is a compound word. Write the two words that make playground.

  5. 5
    A yellow pencil with a pink eraser.

    Say the word pencil. How many syllables does it have?

  6. 6
    A bathtub filled with bubbles and a rubber duck.

    Break the word bathtub into its two smaller words.

  7. 7
    A desktop computer with a blank screen.

    How many syllables are in the word computer? Write the syllables.

  8. 8
    A cupcake with a cup and a slice of cake nearby.

    The word cupcake is made from two smaller words. What are they?

  9. 9
    A bunch of yellow bananas.

    Say the word banana. How many syllables are in banana?

  10. 10
    A cozy bed at night with a moon and a blank clock.

    Break the word bedtime into two smaller words and tell what the whole word means.

  11. 11
    A colorful butterfly flying near a flower.

    How many syllables are in the word butterfly? Write the word with the syllables separated.

  12. 12
    A yellow raincoat with raindrops and a puddle.

    The word raincoat is a compound word. Write the two smaller words that make raincoat.

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