MTA Review Kit 1
What does suffix -s say after an UNvoiced sound? tip + s
(s)
What does suffix -s say after a voiced sound? pan + s
(z)
What does singular mean?
1
What does plural mean?
2 or more (more than 1)
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26 letters
What is a base word?
A full, complete English word.
What is a suffix?
A letter or a group of letters added to the end of a base word to change the usage or meaning.
What is a syllable?
A word or part of a word made by one opening of the mouth. A syllable must have at least one vowel sound.
What are the 5 vowels of the English language?
A, E, I, O, U
What does suffix -s mean?
Plural, more than 1 (2 or more)
What does a closed syllable end with?
a consonant
What do we call the vowel in an open syllable?
a long vowel (Code with a macron.)
What do we call the vowel in a closed syllable?
a short vowel (Code with a breve.)
What does an open syllable end with?
a vowel
To code a suffix we use a
box. b.w.+ ▭
What symbol is used to code a short vowel?
breve
What kind of letter is blocked by the lips, teeth and tongue?
consonants
To code the word inn, we first accent, then code with breve and finally ______.
cross out silent letters.
What is a base word plus a suffix called?
derivative
What symbol is used to code a long vowel?
macron
How many syllables does a word have that follows the Floss Rule?
only 1 syllable
What kind of letter is opened and voiced?
vowels
a in apple is coded with
ă
