Chapter 2: Speech Sounds

What is the basic unit of spoken language?

• Morpheme

• Syllable

• Speech sound

• Letter

Which system pushes air from the lungs to produce speech?

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Auditory system

Which of the following is NOT part of the vocal tract?

• Nasal cavity

• Trachea

• Oral cavity

• Pharyngeal cavity

What is the main role of the pharyngeal cavity?

• Swallow food

• Modify airflow above the vocal cords

• Produce nasal sounds

• Control pitch

Which body part is responsible for vibration to produce voiced sounds?

• Tongue

• Lips

• Larynx (vocal cords)

• Nose

What happens to the vocal cords in voiced sounds?

• They vibrate

• They stop airflow

• They are wide open

• They close completely

Which of the following is a voiceless sound?

• /b/

• /v/

• /s/

• /d/

Which word contains a voiced initial consonant?

• thin

• zoo

• cat

• fish

Voiceless sounds are produced when:

• Vocal cords vibrate freely

• Vocal cords block the air

• Air flows without vibration

• Air flows only through the nose

Which pair shows the difference between voiced and voiceless sounds?

• /k/ vs. /g/

• /s/ vs. /ʃ/

• /n/ vs. /ŋ/

• /f/ vs. /θ/