English Language Basics

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How many vowels are there in the English language?

  • 10
  • 5 (correct)
  • 3
  • 7

Sometimes, which letter is also considered a vowel?

  • W
  • Z
  • X
  • Y (correct)

How many consonants are there in the English language?

  • 15
  • 25
  • 20
  • 21 (correct)

What is the classification of consonants /p/, /t/, and /k/?

<p>Stops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of consonants /s/, /z/, and /f/?

<p>Continuants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of animals in relation to energy?

<p>Heterotrophic (obtain energy by consuming other organisms) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of vertebrates?

<p>Backbone present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phylum includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans?

<p>Arthropoda (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nose in animals?

<p>Smell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of animal is a detritivore?

<p>Decomposer (breaks down dead organic matter) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of body structure in animals?

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Study Notes

Vowels

  • In the English language, there are 5 vowels:
    • A
    • E
    • I
    • O
    • U
  • Sometimes, Y is also considered a vowel.

Consonants

  • In the English language, there are 21 consonants:
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Consonants can be further divided into two categories:
    • Stops: made by blocking airflow with the tongue or lips (e.g., /p/, /t/, /k/)
    • Continuants: made by allowing airflow to pass through the tongue or lips (e.g., /s/, /z/, /f/)

Vowels in English

  • There are 5 vowels in the English language: A, E, I, O, and U
  • Y is sometimes considered a vowel

Consonants in English

  • There are 21 consonants in the English language
  • Consonants can be divided into two categories: stops and continuants
  • Stops are consonants made by blocking airflow with the tongue or lips (e.g., /p/, /t/, /k/)
  • Continuants are consonants made by allowing airflow to pass through the tongue or lips (e.g., /s/, /z/, /f/)
  • The 21 consonants in the English language are: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, and Z

Classification of Animals

  • Animals belong to the Kingdom Animalia
  • Animals are characterized by being:
    • Multicellular
    • Eukaryotic
    • Heterotrophic (obtain energy by consuming other organisms)

Types of Animals

Vertebrates

  • Characterized by the presence of a backbone
  • Classes of vertebrates:
    • Mammalia (mammals)
    • Aves (birds)
    • Reptilia (reptiles)
    • Amphibia (amphibians)
    • Pisces (fish)

Invertebrates

  • Characterized by the absence of a backbone
  • Phyla of invertebrates:
    • Arthropoda (insects, arachnids, crustaceans)
    • Mollusca (squids, octopuses, clams)
    • Echinodermata (starfish, sea urchins)
    • Annelida (segmented worms)

Animal Characteristics

Body Structure

  • Bilateral symmetry (body can be divided into two halves)
  • Body cavity (coelom) present

Sensory Organs

  • Eyes are responsible for vision
  • Ears are responsible for hearing
  • Nose is responsible for smell
  • Tongue is responsible for taste

Locomotion

  • Modes of movement:
    • Walking
    • Running
    • Swimming
    • Flying

Nutrition

  • Types of feeders:
    • Herbivores (plant-eaters)
    • Carnivores (meat-eaters)
    • Omnivores (both plant- and meat-eaters)
    • Detritivores (decomposers)

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