Consonants

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a speech sound that is not a vowel. It is produced by obstructing airflow in some way.

Front

Can you name a consonant?

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Examples of consonants include: b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, z.

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What is the first letter of the word 'fish'?

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f

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What is the first letter of the word 'queen'?

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q

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What is the first letter of the word 'pig'?

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p

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What is the first letter of the word 'goat'?

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g

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What is the first letter of the word 'van'?

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v

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How many consonants are in the English alphabet?

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There are 21 consonants in the English alphabet.

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are speech sounds produced without any significant constriction of airflow, while consonants involve some obstruction.

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Give an example of a word that starts with a consonant.

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Examples include: cat, dog, tree, and frog.