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Syllables Assessment

Kindergarten
Name:                  Date:                  Score:                 
ANSWER KEY — teacher copy
Part A — Count the Syllables

Say each word aloud. Write the syllable count in the box. No word bank!

1. cat
2. rabbit
3. banana
4. bird
5. tiger
6. elephant
7. hat
8. flower
9. computer
10. tree
11. basket
12. umbrella
Part B — Sort Without a Word Bank

Think of your own words! Write two words in each column.

1 Syllable2 Syllables3 Syllables
Part C — Mark the Breaks

Draw a line ( | ) between syllables. The first one is done for you.

1. rab|bit (example)
2. tiger
3. pencil
4. banana
5. elephant
6. butterfly
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