Speech - Chapter 9 Test

During a school play, Maya was asked to explain which part of the human body acts as a key resonator for sound production. What should she say?

• Lungs

• Nasal cavity

• Diaphragm

• Trachea

What is articulation in the context of speech?

• The process of breathing

• The movement of speech organs to produce sounds

• The vibration of vocal cords

• The control of speech volume

During a speech class, Noah was asked to identify a stop consonant from a list of sounds. Which of the following sounds did he choose?

• /s/

• /t/

• /m/

• /f/

Grace and Anika are practicing their speech sounds. Identify the fricative sound from the following options they are practicing.

• /b/

• /g/

• /v/

• /d/

Nora is practicing her speech sounds for a school play. She needs to identify which of the following sounds is a nasal sound. Can you help her?

• /p/

• /n/

• /k/

• /z/

During a school play, Ethan was asked to speak his lines clearly so that the audience could hear him. What aspect of speech should he focus on?

• To change the pitch of the voice

• To control the loudness of speech

• To alter the rate of speaking

• To modify the resonance

During a school play, Noah was asked to speak louder so the audience could hear him clearly. Which part of the body is primarily responsible for controlling the volume of his speech?

• Tongue

• Vocal cords

• Lungs

• Teeth

During a school play, Emma was assigned the role of a narrator. What is the primary purpose of the diaphragm in her speech production?

• To produce sound

• To control pitch

• To regulate breathing

• To articulate words

James is learning about different types of consonants in his speech class. His teacher asked him, "Which of the following is NOT a type of stop consonant?"

• /b/

• /d/

• /g/

• /s/

David and Avery are in a phonetics class, and their teacher asks them: What is the main characteristic of fricative sounds?

• Complete closure of the vocal tract

• Partial blockage causing turbulent airflow

• Nasal resonance

• Vibration of vocal cords