How many basic letters does the modern Hangeul alphabet have in its standard form?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Twenty-four
- Step 1: The alphabet of 1446 had 28 letters, but four of them have fallen out of use. Step 2. The standard modern alphabet has 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels, which combine into syllable blocks. Answer: Twenty-four. Why not the others: The 28-letter count is the original, and the 40-letter count includes the double and compound letters.
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