Syllable Count Quiz (Online)

Grade 1

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This sheet has an online version that checks each answer as you go — use the Practice button. The printed questions below match it.

1. How many syllables are in cake?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

2. How many syllables are in octopus?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

3. How many syllables are in butterfly?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

4. How many syllables are in basket?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

5. How many syllables are in tomato?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

6. How many syllables are in potato?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

7. How many syllables are in elephant?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

8. How many syllables are in apple?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

9. How many syllables are in rabbit?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

10. How many syllables are in zebra?

1 syllable(s) 2 syllable(s) 3 syllable(s)

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