Understanding Vowels and Consonants in English

The video tutorial explains the English alphabet's vowels and consonants, highlighting the unique role of the letter 'y' as both a vowel and consonant. It provides examples of words to illustrate these concepts and discusses the short and long sounds of vowels. Additionally, it outlines rules for determining vowel sounds in words, emphasizing the importance of vowel placement and combinations.

Which of the following letters is sometimes considered a vowel?

• B

• Y

• H

• T

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What is the main difference between a vowel and a consonant sound?

• Consonants are made with unblocked airflow

• Consonants are always silent

• Vowels are always silent

• Vowels are made with unblocked airflow

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In the word 'sky', what role does the letter 'y' play?

• It acts as a vowel

• It is silent

• It acts as a consonant

• It is not part of the word

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When does the letter 'y' act as a consonant?

• When it follows a vowel

• At the beginning of a word

• In the middle of a word

• At the end of a word

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What is the short sound of the vowel 'a'?

• Apple

• Cake

• Bake

• Rope

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Which word contains a long 'e' sound?

• Net

• Jet

• Feet

• Cat

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What is the rule for pronouncing a single vowel in a word?

• It sounds like its long sound

• It sounds like its short sound

• It is always silent

• It sounds like the next consonant

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In a word with two vowels, what happens to the second vowel?

• It is replaced by a consonant

• It sounds like the first vowel

• It is silent

• It is pronounced

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Which of the following words follows the rule of two vowels where the first vowel sounds like its alphabet name?

• Pig

• Bed

• Jam

• Bake

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What is the long sound of the vowel 'o'?

• Rope

• Dog

• Cat

• Clock

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