Understanding Vowel and Consonant Patterns

The video tutorial explains the concept of vowels and consonants, using 'V' to mark vowels and 'C' for consonants. It introduces the V CV syllable division pattern, where syllables are divided after the first vowel, resulting in an open syllable with a long vowel sound. Examples using the words 'basic' and 'Iris' illustrate this pattern. Additionally, the V C V pattern is discussed, where syllables are divided after the consonant if the first syllable has a short vowel, resulting in a closed syllable with a short vowel sound, as shown with the word 'panic'.

Which letters are considered vowels in the English language?

• a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y

• x, y, z, and sometimes w

• b, c, d, f, g

• a, e, i, o, u, and z

In the V CV pattern, where do we typically divide the syllables?

• After the first vowel

• Before the first consonant

• After the last consonant

• Before the first vowel

What is the characteristic of an open syllable in the V CV pattern?

• It ends with a consonant

• It ends with a vowel

• It starts with a consonant

• It starts with a vowel

In the word 'basic', which syllable is open?

• neither

• both

• sic

• ba

What happens to the first vowel in an open syllable?

• It is pronounced short

• It becomes silent

• It is pronounced long

• It is omitted

In the V c v pattern, where is the syllable division if the first vowel is short?

• Before the last vowel

• After the first vowel

• Before the first consonant

• After the consonant

Which word is used as an example for the V c v pattern with a short vowel?

• Bic

• Panic

• Iris

• Basic

What is the nature of the syllable in the word 'panic' after division?

• Long

• Silent

• Closed

• Open