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ENGL 3 Speech Articulators

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following organs aid us in producing speech sounds? Click on all the possible correct answers.

a)

lips

b)

teeth

c)

tongue

d)

alveolar ridge

e)

hard palate

2.

Which type of articulator moves relative to the other articulators in order to produce speech sounds?

a)

passive

b)

active

c)

immobile

d)

mobile

3.

Which type of articulator remains static during the production of a speech sound?

a)

passive

b)

active

c)

immobile

d)

mobile

4.

The following items are categorized under which type of speech articulators: tongue and lower lip?

a)

passive

b)

active

c)

immobile

d)

mobile

5.

The following items are categorized under which type of articulators: alveolar ridge and teeth?

a)

passive

b)

active

c)

immobile

d)

mobile

6.

Which speech articulator is considered to be very important as it can be moved into many different places and different shapes?

a)

teeth

b)

lips

c)

tongue

d)

velum

7.

Which speech articulator is raised during speech so that air cannot escape through the nose?

a)

teeth

b)

lips

c)

tongue

d)

velum

8.

Which articulator is found between the top front teeth and the hard palate and is known for its rough surface?

a)

soft palate

b)

hard palate

c)

alveolar ridge

d)

lower lip

9.

Which speech articulator can be pressed together or brought into contact with the teeth to produce specific speech sounds?

a)

teeth

b)

lips

c)

tongue

d)

velum

10.

Which speech articulator is often referred to as the "roof of the mouth" whose smooth curved surface can be felt by the tongue?

a)

soft palate

b)

hard palate

c)

alveolar ridge

d)

upper lip