OG Flashcard 1

Front

What letter should be used at the beginning of a word if the vowels E, I, or Y are present?

Back

K

Front

What are the two ways to spell the sound /w/?

Back

w, wh

Front

What is the beginning blend in the word 'clandestine'?

Back

CL

Front

What letter should be used at the beginning of a word if the vowels A, O, or U are present?

Back

C

Front

What letter does Q almost always take with it?

Back

U

Front

What is a vowel?

Back

A letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open, typically A, E, I, O, U.

Front

What is a consonant?

Back

A letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract partially or completely closed.

Front

What is a blend in phonics?

Back

A combination of two or more consonants that are pronounced together, such as 'cl' in 'clap'.

Front

What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

Back

Vowels are open sounds (A, E, I, O, U), while consonants are made with some closure in the vocal tract.

Front

What is the purpose of a silent letter in a word?

Back

To indicate a specific pronunciation or to maintain the word's historical spelling.