Suprasegmental Features Quiz

What does 'pitch' refer to in suprasegmental features?

• The speed of speech

• The pause in speech

• The emphasis on certain syllables

• The rise and fall of voice

Which of the following is an example of falling intonation?

• Is that Emily Lailah over there?

• Do you want tea or coffee?

• Where do you live?

• We live in Moscow.

What is the primary stress in the word 'conduct' when used as a noun?

• conduct

• conDuct

• CONduct

• conDUCT

What does 'juncture' refer to in speech?

• The transition between syllables

• The speed of speech

• The emphasis on words

• The loudness of voice

Which intonation pattern is used in general questions?

• Rising intonation

• Peaking intonation

• Dipping intonation

• Falling intonation

What is the effect of using suprasegmental features in speech?

• Makes speech monotonous

• Makes speech faster

• Adds meaning to the spoken words

• Reduces clarity

Which of the following is NOT a prosodic feature?

• Pitch

• Stress

• Juncture

• Syntax

What is the role of intonation in communication?

• To emphasize every word equally

• To slow down speech

• To change the meaning of words

• To indicate the speaker's emotions

What does 'stress' refer to in the context of language?

• The pause in speech

• The speed of speech

• The loudness of voice

• The emphasis on certain syllables

Which of the following sentences uses rising intonation?

• What a wonderful surprise!

• We live in Moscow.

• Is that your book?

• Stop fighting!