26. _When is T silent?_
Before _ch_ in the same syllable; also, in _Christmas_, _eclat_,
_mortgage_, etc.

27. _When is V silent?_
In two words only--_Sevennight_ and _Twelvemonth_.

28. _When is W silent?_
Before _r_ in the same syllable also, in _whoop_, _sword_, _two_,
etc.

29. _When is Gh silent?_
After _i_ in the same syllable; also, after _au_ and _ou_ in some
words.

30. _When is Ch silent?_
In a few words; as, _drachm_, _yacht_, etc.

31. _When is Z silent?_
In one word only--_Rendezvous_.

32. _What letters are never silent?_
F, J, Q, and R.

33. _What is meant by Antecedent part of a syllable?_
That part before the vowel.

34. _What is the Consequent part of a syllable?_
That part which follows the vowel.