WorksheetsIntroduction to Pinyin
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Pinyin is the ___________for Mandarin.
writing system
pronunciation system
meaning
What are the elements of pinyin?
Initial + Finals
Initial + Tone
Syllable + Vowels
Initial + Final + Tone
I can write Pinyin using English pronunciation.
True
False
The "ei" final sounds like the sound from the word "eight".
True
False
"Initials" typically start with...
consonants
vowels
"Finals" typically start with...
consonants
vowels
The "u" final sounds like the word...
shoot
oil
The "ou" final sounds like...
boat
ouch
The "ai" final sounds like...
father
eye
The "an" final sounds like...
bond
and
The "ao" final sounds like...
eye
ouch
The final "iao" sounds like...
meow
Yen
The "i" final after all letters EXCEPT the "Special 7" sounds like...
bee
meow
The "en" final sounds like...
Taken
Say
The "e" final sounds like you got punched in the stomach.
True
False
How do you describe the first tone?
Flat
Falling Rising
Falling
Rising
How do you describe the second tone?
Flat
Falling Rising
Falling
Rising
How do you describe the third tone?
Flat
Falling Rising
Falling
Rising
How do you describe the fourth tone?
Flat
Falling Rising
Falling
Rising
Why are the Special 7 different?
If there is an "i" after the special letter, it is pronounced like "ee"
If there is an "i" after the special letter, it is silent or a filler sound.
