Chapter 5 - The Conjunction Summary

Question 1

Basic Form
The conjunction ו is spelled as וְ before most consonants.

Answer 1

אִישׁ + וְ = וְאִישׁ (and a man)

Question 2

Before ב, מ, or פ (the bump consonants), the conjunction is spelled as Shureq (וּ).

Answer 2

מֶלֶךְ + וּ = וּמֶלֶךְ (and a king)

Question 3

Before consonants with a Vocal Shewa, the conjunction is spelled as Shureq (וּ).

Answer 3

סְפָרִים + וּ = וּסְפָרִים (and books)

Question 4

Before consonants with Hateph vowels, the conjunction is spelled with the corresponding short vowel.

Answer 4

אֲנָשִׁים + וַ = וַאֲנָשִׁים (and men)

Question 5

Before monosyllables or words accented on the first syllable, the conjunction may be spelled with Qamets (ָ). This spelling convention is not always followed.

Answer 5

צֹאן + וּ = וָצֹאן (and sheep)