Foundations- Alphabet Analysis Review

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a speech sound that is not a vowel. In the English alphabet, consonants include letters like B, C, D, F, G, etc.

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When is 'Y' considered a consonant?

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'Y' is considered a consonant when it appears at the beginning of a word.

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What makes a consonant a 'special consonant'?

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A 'special consonant' is one that can make more than one sound.

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What are the two part-time vowels in the English alphabet?

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The two part-time vowels are 'Y' and 'W'.

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How many sounds do the letters in the English alphabet make?

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The letters in the English alphabet make a total of 44 sounds.

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How many letters in the English alphabet only make one sound?

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There are 16 letters in the English alphabet that only make one sound.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a speech sound that is produced without any significant constriction of the airflow in the vocal tract. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U (and sometimes Y).

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Can 'Y' be a vowel?

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Yes, 'Y' can act as a vowel when it appears in the middle or at the end of a word, such as in 'cry' or 'gym'.

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What is the difference between a short sound and a long sound in consonants?

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A short sound is a quick, clipped sound, while a long sound is prolonged and can be held longer.

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Give an example of a consonant that makes more than one sound.

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The letter 'C' can make a hard sound as in 'cat' and a soft sound as in 'city'.