Organs of speech and air-stream mechanism

1. Which organ is primarily responsible for producing sound in speech?

• Lungs

• Tongue

• Larynx

• Pharynx

What term refers to the anatomical components used in the production of speech sounds?

• Speech organs

• Phonetic tools

• Vocal instruments

• Articulation devices

Which of the following is NOT one of the three mechanisms of speech production?

• Intonation

• Respiration

• Articulation

• Phonation

What is the primary mechanism of speech production involving airflow management?

• Inhalation

• Intonation

• Respiration

• Phonation

Which type of air stream is produced by pushing air out of the lungs?

• Ingressive

• Egressive

• Glottalic

• Velar

What type of initiator uses lung pressure to create airflow for speech?

• Glottalic initiator

• Velar initiator

• Pulmonic initiator

• Pharyngeal initiator

Which type of air stream is created by pulling air in through the mouth?

• Egressive

• Ingressive

• Glottalic

• Click

The organ of speech that modifies sounds into distinct phonemes is the:

• Larynx

• Tongue

• Nasal cavity

• Vocal cords

Which initiator type involves rapid closure and release of the vocal cords?

• Pulmonic

• Glottalic

• Velar

• Pharyngeal

What is the ultimate role of the vocal tract in speech production?

• Initiate respiration

• Shape and modify sounds

• Control pitch

• Generate airflow