Alverez Grammar Lessons 1-2 Flashcards
How many letters are in the Latin alphabet?
23
What letters that are in the English alphabet are not in Latin alphabet?
J V
How are the letters divided?
Into vowels and consonants
How many vowels are there?
Six
Why are these called vowels?
Because vowels make a full sound when pronounced alone
How many consonants are there?
16
What letter is a note of aspiration?
H
Why are they called consonants?
Because they must be joined with vowels to make a full sound
what is a diphthong?
A union of two vowels pronounced in one syllable
How many diphthongs are there?
Six
What are the diphthongs?
Ae au ei eu oe yi
Of what is a syllable made?
Of letters one or more
Of what is a word made?
Of syllables and sometimes of one syllable
Of what is a sentence made?
Of words
How many parts of speech are there?
Eight
