Quiz on Manner of Articulation

What is the key factor in determining whether a sound is voiced or voiceless?

• Sound duration

• Sound frequency

• Vocal cord vibration

• Airflow restriction

Which of the following is a voiced plosive sound?

• /p/

• /t/

• /b/

• /k/

What type of sound is produced by almost blocking the air stream?

• Plosive

• Nasal

• Affricate

• Fricative

Which of the following is a voiceless fricative sound?

• /ð/

• /ʒ/

• /s/

• /v/

What is an affricate sound?

• A sound produced by nasal airflow

• A sound that combines a plosive and a fricative

• A sound with no blockage

• A sound produced by lateral airflow

Which sound is classified as a nasal?

• /l/

• /m/

• /s/

• /tʃ/

What characterizes lateral sounds?

• Air passes along the sides of the tongue

• Air is released with friction

• Air is stopped briefly

• Air is completely blocked

Which of the following is an approximant sound?

• /n/

• /r/

• /ʔ/

• /dʒ/

What happens during a glottal stop?

Which of the following is a voiced affricate?

• /p/

• /dʒ/

• /tʃ/

• /k/