ENGLISH 104 Q1

What is the primary function of the lungs in speech production?

• To resonate sound
  
  

• To provide the airstream necessary for speech production

• To control pitch and tone
  
  

• To articulate sounds
  
  

Which organ controls the flow of air from the lungs during speech?

• Larynx

• Diaphragm

• Vocal cords

• Pharynx

Where are the vocal cords located?

• In the pharynx
  
  

• In the larynx
  
  

• In the diaphragm
  
  

• In the soft palate

What is the role of the pharynx in speech production?

• To produce bilabial sounds
  
  

• To act as a resonating chamber
  
  

• To vibrate for voiced sounds
  
  

• To regulate air pressure
  
  

Which of the following sounds are produced using the lips?

• /f/, /v/
  
  

• /p/, /b/, /m/
  
  

• /t/, /th/
  
  

• /k/, /g/
  
  

What is the main function of the soft palate (velum) in speech?

• To produce bilabial sounds
  
  

• To produce uvular sounds
  
  

• To control nasal sounds
  
  

• To enhance the tone of sounds
  
  

Which speech organ is responsible for producing sounds like /k/ and /g/?

• Hard palate

• Soft palate
  
  

• Teeth

• Lips

Which part of the vocal tract is involved in shaping airflow for nasal sounds like /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/?

• Nasal cavity

• Uvula

• Glottis

• Hard palate

What is the primary function of the vocal cords?

• To articulate sounds
  
  

• To regulate breath pressure
  
  

• To vibrate for voiced sounds
  
  

• To control nasal airflow
  
  

Which organ helps produce sounds like /f/, /v/, /t/, and /th/?

• Teeth

• Tongue

• Hard palate

• Glottis