--- In qalam@yahoogroups.com, "Sharon Correll" <sharon_correll@...>
wrote:

> (1) I'm trying to figure out the relationship between q and k, and
> gamma and g. The chart I have showing consonants is organized like
> this:

Typically, Classical Mongolian script follows the following 'palatal
harmony' basic rules in complementary distribution:

{k/g} / __ {i, e, ue, oe}
{q/G} / __ {a, o, u}

> (2) Is it possible for words to end with consonants? My chart is
> organized in such a way that makes me think that there is always
> an implied or inherent vowel. If they type in a word with no final
> consonant, should I automatically show the "a" form?

Yes...

Final consonant codas include:

-b, -t/d, -k/g ~ -q/G, -l, -m, -n, -ng, -r, -s...

> (3) Similarly, can words start with vowels? My chart makes me
> think this is possible.

yes... the initial form of the vowels is used...

cheers,
-Patrick