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WorksheetsOrgans of speech and air-stream mechanism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Which organ is primarily responsible for producing sound in speech?
Lungs
Tongue
Larynx
Pharynx
What term refers to the anatomical components used in the production of speech sounds?
Speech organs
Phonetic tools
Vocal instruments
Articulation devices
Which of the following is NOT one of the three mechanisms of speech production?
Intonation
Respiration
Articulation
Phonation
What is the primary mechanism of speech production involving airflow management?
Inhalation
Intonation
Respiration
Phonation
Which type of air stream is produced by pushing air out of the lungs?
Ingressive
Egressive
Glottalic
Velar
What type of initiator uses lung pressure to create airflow for speech?
Glottalic initiator
Velar initiator
Pulmonic initiator
Pharyngeal initiator
Which type of air stream is created by pulling air in through the mouth?
Egressive
Ingressive
Glottalic
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The organ of speech that modifies sounds into distinct phonemes is the:
Larynx
Tongue
Nasal cavity
Vocal cords
Which initiator type involves rapid closure and release of the vocal cords?
Pulmonic
Glottalic
Velar
Pharyngeal
What is the ultimate role of the vocal tract in speech production?
Initiate respiration
Shape and modify sounds
Control pitch
Generate airflow
