Understanding the Alphabet: Vowels and Consonants

How many letters are there in the English alphabet?

• 24

• 25

• 27

• 26

Which of the following is NOT a vowel?

• E

• I

• B

• A

What sound does the short 'a' make?

• a as in ape

• a as in apple

• a as in acorn

• a as in ant

Which word contains a long 'e' sound?

• Key

• Red

• Egg

• Bed

What is the long 'u' sound similar to?

• u as in fun

• u as in cup

• u as in sun

• u as in blue