Question 43

Robot and Silent feature an open syllabication pattern.

Both "Robot" and "Silent" contain syllables that end in a vowel sound, which characterizes open syllabication.

A) Happen

"Happen" features a closed syllable in the first part ("hap"), as it ends in a consonant, making it incorrect for an open syllabication pattern. The second syllable ("pen") is also closed.

B) Robot

"Robot" consists of two syllables, both of which are open. The first syllable "ro" ends with a vowel sound, and the second syllable "bot" also follows an open syllable pattern, confirming it as correct.

C) Sunlight

"Sunlight" is composed of two syllables, with "sun" being closed as it ends in a consonant. Thus, it does not fit the criteria for an open syllabication pattern.

D) Artist

"Artist" contains a closed syllable in the first part ("art"), as it ends with a consonant. The second syllable ("ist") is also closed, which disqualifies it from being an open syllabication.

E) Silent

"Silent" has two syllables, with the first syllable "si" being open as it ends in a vowel sound. The second syllable "lent" is closed, but since one syllable is open, it qualifies as one of the correct answers.

Conclusion

The words "Robot" and "Silent" exemplify open syllabication as they contain syllables that end with vowel sounds. Other options such as "Happen," "Sunlight," and "Artist" feature closed syllables and do not meet the criteria required for open syllabication. Thus, the identification of "Robot" and "Silent" is definitive and accurately reflects the concept being tested.