UNIT 1 - TEST 1: THE ARTICULATORY SYSTEM

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

• To vibrate the vocal cords

• To shape airflow

• To provide airflow for sound production

• To block airflow

Which organ contains the vocal cords?

• Lips

• Larynx

• Tongue

• Palate

Voiced sounds are produced when:

• The airflow is completely blocked

• The vocal cords do not vibrate

• The vocal cords vibrate

• The air passes through the nose

Which sound is voiceless?

• /b/

• /z/

• /s/

• /d/

Which sound is produced by the lips coming together?

• /k/

• /t/

• /m/

• /f/

The teeth help in producing which type of sounds?

• Velar

• Alveolar

• Dental

• Glottal

Which organ is most flexible in the articulatory system?

• Lips

• Palate

• Tongue

• Trachea

The sound /k/ is produced by which organ?

• Alveolar ridge

• Soft palate

• Lips

• Teeth

The nasal cavity is involved in producing which sounds?

• Voiceless

• Stops

• Nasals

• Glottals

When you pronounce /z/ and feel vibration, it indicates:

• Alveolar sound

• Voiceless sound

• Fricative

• Voiced sound