Understanding the PH Sound in English

What is the origin of the PH sound in English?

• Latin

• Spanish

• Greek

• French

In the word 'elephant', how is the PH sound pronounced?

• Like a B

• Like an H

• Like an F

• Like a P

What does the word 'phony' mean?

• Genuine

• Expensive

• Old

• Fake

Which of the following is a short form of 'telephone'?

• Graph

• Phone

• Phony

• Tele

Why did the narrator's father prefer to write his name as 'Fil'?

• He liked the letter F

• To avoid confusion with his initials

• It was a family tradition

• He thought it was easier to spell

What is the main difference between an autograph and a signature?

• A signature is for famous people

• A signature is always shorter

• An autograph is always longer

• An autograph is for famous people

Which word contains two PH sounds?

• Photograph

• Phone

• Philip

• Phony

Which of the following words is an exception to the PH sound rule?

• Elephant

• Alphabet

• Shepherd

• Phone

What does the word 'haphazard' relate to?

• Safety

• Danger

• Order

• Happiness

How should you position your mouth to pronounce the PH sound correctly?

• Mouth wide open

• Lips pursed

• Teeth together

• Teeth over bottom lip