Grade 2 · Spelling · Challenge
Free Word Patterns & Syllables worksheet - version 18
Grade 2 word patterns & syllables practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Word Patterns & Syllables
Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1DH9CC4-1VVA
How many syllables are in “tomorrow,” and where can it be divided?
How many syllables are in “important,” and where can it be divided?
How many syllables are in “volunteer,” and where can it be divided?
How many syllables are in “investigate,” and where can it be divided?
How many syllables are in “basket,” and where can it be divided?
How many syllables are in “animal,” and where can it be divided?
How many syllables are in “independent,” and where can it be divided?
How many syllables are in “information,” and where can it be divided?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 18
- How many syllables are in “tomorrow,” and where can it be divided?3 syllables: to-mor-row
- How many syllables are in “important,” and where can it be divided?3 syllables: im-por-tant
- How many syllables are in “volunteer,” and where can it be divided?3 syllables: vol-un-teer
- How many syllables are in “investigate,” and where can it be divided?4 syllables: in-ves-ti-gate
- How many syllables are in “basket,” and where can it be divided?2 syllables: bas-ket
- How many syllables are in “animal,” and where can it be divided?3 syllables: an-i-mal
- How many syllables are in “independent,” and where can it be divided?4 syllables: in-de-pen-dent
- How many syllables are in “information,” and where can it be divided?4 syllables: in-for-ma-tion
Worked example
Listen for vowel sounds and divide the word into pronounceable parts.
Common mistake
Counting letters instead of spoken syllables.
Helpful hint
Say the word slowly and tap each beat.