1.1a The student should write the alphabet on separate cards in order to enhance memory. Index cards measuring 3" by 5" are recommended. The student should write all the vocabulary words on separate cards, beginning with lesson two.

1.1b Write the letters of the Greek alphabet, in both upper and lower cases. Write the upper case letters on the left side of the column and the lower case on the right side.

1.1c. Both Erasmian and Modern pronunciation systems are listed in Appendix A.

1.1,d When _____ is followed by γ,κ, χ it is pronounced like an English n.

1.1e What is the difference between the sigma forms σ and ς ?

1.2a α ε ι κ ν ο π σ τ υ ω are written on the lower line. Practice writing these letters.

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1.2b γ η μ ρ ς  χ   are written on the lower line, and they extend below the lower line. Practice writing these letters.

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1.2c δ θ λ are written on the lower line and they extend above the imaginary middle line. Practice writing these.

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1.2d βζξφψ are written on and below the lower line, and they extend above the imaginary middle line. Practice writing these.

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Note the similarity of Greek and English letters

1.3a. List the seven Greek vowels____________________Of these ___ and ___are always short in pronunciation;___ and ___are always long;___,___, and ___may be long or short.

1.4a What is a dipthong?

1.4b List the common diphthongs and their transliterations.

a. c. e. g.

b. d. f.

1.4bc. Diphthongs are formed by the combination of an open vowel followed by a closed vowel, with the exception of ui.

1.4d The two irregular diphthongs are ___ and ___. These two diphthongs are pronounced by sounding the two letters very close together rather than giving each one a distinct sound. Two examples are: au and ou.

1.4e What is an iota subscript? When is the iota subscript used (with what vowels in order to form a diphthong)? The iota subscript diphthongs are:___,___. The iota subscripts are transliterated as ____ and ___. Note, that the iota subscript does not affect pronunciation.

1.5 There are ___consonants in the Greek language. What are the three classes of consonants in the Greek language?_________ ___________ _____________________.

1.5a___,___,___, and --- are liquid consonants. Why are these consonants called liquid consonants?

1.5.b.1 How are mutes properly pronounced?

1.5.b.2 Categorize how labials, dentals, and palatals are sounded.

__________are pronounced with the teeth and the tongue.

__________are pronounced with the back of the throat.

__________are pronounced by using the lips.

1.5b.3____________refers to the way in which the lips, teeth, tongue and throat are used to form sound; whereas, ___________refers to how smoothly or roughly you pronounce the letter.

1.5b4 Review the mute consonants according to their correct classification.

1.5c----,----,----, and ---- are sibilant consonants. What is the significance of sibilant consonants?

1.5c.1 List the compound consonants. Why are they called compound consonants?

1.6 EXERCISES:

1.6a Review the letters of the Greek alphabet.

1.6b Write the alphabet on the following lines a minimum of two times before proceeding to the next letter. Begin with the lower case and go through the alphabet before attempting to write the upper case letters.

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1.6 Pronounce aloud each Greek letter and diphthong a minimum of five times.

1.6d. Write following Greek words and their transliterations

GREEK WORD TRANSLITERATION DEFINITION

1. ___________ John

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2. ____________ Peter

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3. ____________ Philip

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4. _____________ Gabriel

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5. ______________ Paul

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6. ______________ Timothy

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7. ________________ Titus

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8. ________________ James

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