FreePrintable

Closed Syllable Exceptions

A free, printable general worksheet ready for your classroom. Download instantly, print, and hand out to your students — no account needed.

Closed Syllable Exceptions worksheet preview

Closed Syllable Exceptions

Books and reading illustration

📚 Part 1: Identifying Closed Syllable Exceptions

Remember: A closed syllable usually has a short vowel sound and ends in a consonant. But some words are exceptions!

1. Circle the words that are closed syllable exceptions (they don't have a short vowel sound):

cat

some

sit

come

2. Which word has a long vowel sound even though it looks like a closed syllable?

hat

love

bed

pig

3. Check ALL the closed syllable exception words:

have

run

give

top

done

✏️ Part 2: Sorting and Explaining

4. Sort these words. Write each word under the correct heading:

Words to sort: win, one, live, cup, move

Follows Closed Syllable Rule

Exception Words

5. Complete the sentence frame for one exception word:

The word __________ is an exception because _________________________

_________________________________________________________________

6. Fill in the blanks with exception words:

a) Please __________ me your pencil. (starts with 'g')

b) I __________ chocolate ice cream. (starts with 'l')

c) Can you __________ to my house? (starts with 'c')

🎯 Part 3: Apply Your Knowledge

7. Read this sentence and circle the closed syllable exception words:

I love to come home and give my dog some treats.

8. Write your own sentence using at least TWO closed syllable exception words:

About This Worksheet

Free Download

No sign-up, no email, no paywall. Just download and print.

Print-Ready

Formatted for standard paper. Clean layout, easy to read.

AI-Generated

Created with Kuraplan's AI, designed for real classroom use.

For Teachers & Parents

Use in classrooms, for homework, tutoring, or homeschool.

Need a custom version of this worksheet?

Kuraplan's AI generates custom worksheets in seconds — differentiated for every learner, aligned to your curriculum.

Generate Custom Worksheets — Free
No credit card Curriculum-aligned Under 60 seconds