TEST 2

Why are the vocal folds important in speech production?

• They produce nasal sounds

• They create the place of articulation

• They vibrate to produce voiced sounds

• They control tongue movement

Which articulator can help distinguish between bilabial and labiodental sounds?

• Upper lip

• Lower lip

• Hard palate

• Vocal folds

What structure vibrates to produce voiced sounds?

• Nasal cavity

• Vocal cords

• Soft palate

• Epiglottis

What is the position of the tongue in producing /æ/?

• High front

• Mid central

• Low front

• Low back

Which diphthong starts with /a/ and ends with /ɪ/?

• /eɪ/

• /aɪ/

• /ɔɪ/

• /əʊ/

Which vowel sound is often referred to as the 'schwa'?

• /e/

• /ə/

• /i/

• /ɔ/

Which of the following pairs contains a diphthong and a monophthong respectively?

• /aɪ/ and /iː/

• /e/ and /æ/

• /əʊ/ and /ʌ/

• /ɪ/ and /iː/

How would you help learners identify diphthongs in connected speech?

• Use mechanical drills only

• Introduce isolated examples only

• Provide authentic audio materials and highlight gliding movement

• Avoid diphthongs in lessons

Which of the following sounds is classified as a plosive?

• /n/

• /s/

• /t/

• /l/

A teacher wants to highlight voiced vs. voiceless consonants. What activity is best?

• Silent reading exercises

• IPA transcription tasks

• Minimal pair listening and speaking

• Syllable stress exercises