Mastering Sounds and Structures

Identify the sound: 'think' (choose /θ/ or /ð/)

• /θ/

• /z/

• /s/

• /f/

Identify the sound: 'that' (choose /θ/ or /ð/)

• /t/

• /ð/

• /s/

• /z/

Which word contains a schwa sound? 'banana', 'cat', or 'dog'?

• apple

• banana

• elephant

• fish

Which word has a stressed function word? 'and', 'the', or 'quick'?

• but

• a

• is

• quick

Identify the tonic syllable in 'photograph'.

• pho

• graph

• to

• photo

Identify the tonic syllable in 'information'.

• in

• for

• tion

• ma

What is the intonation pattern in a question?

• Questions have a flat intonation pattern throughout.

• The intonation pattern in a question is always monotone.

• The intonation pattern in a question usually falls at the end.

• The intonation pattern in a question usually rises at the end.

What is the intonation pattern in a statement?

• The intonation pattern in a statement is a rising pitch.

• The intonation pattern in a statement varies randomly.

• The intonation pattern in a statement is a flat pitch.

• The intonation pattern in a statement is generally a falling pitch.

Choose the correct meaning of 'lead' (to guide or a metal).

• a type of tree

• a musical instrument

• a cooking method

• to guide

Choose the correct meaning of 'tear' (to rip or a drop from the eye).

• a type of fabric

• to cry

• to rip

• to mend