Language Conventions
NAPLAN Spelling Rule 12: The Letters q and u are Best Friends
The letter q is always followed by the letter u and together they say kw. The only exception to this is in words like QANTAS which is an acronym standing for Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services.
The letter q is always followed by the letter u and together they say kw. The only exception to this is in words like QANTAS which is an acronym standing for Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services.