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WorksheetsMastering Sounds and Structures
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Identify the sound: 'think' (choose /θ/ or /ð/)
/θ/
/z/
/s/
/f/
Identify the sound: 'that' (choose /θ/ or /ð/)
/t/
/ð/
/s/
/z/
Which word contains a schwa sound? 'banana', 'cat', or 'dog'?
apple
banana
elephant
fish
Which word has a stressed function word? 'and', 'the', or 'quick'?
but
a
is
quick
Identify the tonic syllable in 'photograph'.
pho
graph
to
photo
Identify the tonic syllable in 'information'.
in
for
tion
ma
What is the intonation pattern in a question?
Questions have a flat intonation pattern throughout.
The intonation pattern in a question is always monotone.
The intonation pattern in a question usually falls at the end.
The intonation pattern in a question usually rises at the end.
What is the intonation pattern in a statement?
The intonation pattern in a statement is a rising pitch.
The intonation pattern in a statement varies randomly.
The intonation pattern in a statement is a flat pitch.
The intonation pattern in a statement is generally a falling pitch.
Choose the correct meaning of 'lead' (to guide or a metal).
a type of tree
a musical instrument
a cooking method
to guide
Choose the correct meaning of 'tear' (to rip or a drop from the eye).
a type of fabric
to cry
to rip
to mend
Identify the sound: 'father' (choose /θ/ or /ð/)
/s/
/f/
/t/
/ð/
Identify the sound: 'thought' (choose /θ/ or /ð/)
/θ/
/t/
/f/
/s/
Which word contains a schwa sound? 'sofa', 'table', or 'chair'?
sofa
lamp
desk
book
Which word has a stressed function word? 'but', 'is', or 'happy'?
quickly
happy
and
was
What is the tonic syllable in 'unbelievable'?
liev
un
be
able
What is the tonic syllable in 'understand'?
understood
standed
under
stand
What is the intonation pattern for expressing surprise?
Rising intonation at the end of the statement.
Rising intonation at the beginning of the statement.
Falling intonation at the end of the statement.
Flat intonation throughout the statement.
What is the intonation pattern for listing items?
Rising intonation for the last item only.
Flat intonation for all items in the list.
Rising intonation for each item except the last, which has falling intonation.
Falling intonation for each item except the last, which has rising intonation.
Choose the correct meaning of 'wind' (to twist or moving air).
a type of fabric
moving air
a musical instrument
a method of cooking
Choose the correct meaning of 'close' (to shut or near).
to approach
to ignore
to shut
to open
Choose the correct meaning of 'bark' (the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree).
to run quickly
a type of wood
the outer covering of a tree
to make a sound
Which word has a stressed syllable? 'banana', 'apple', or 'orange'?
banana
apple
orange
grape
What is the intonation pattern for expressing uncertainty?
Rising intonation at the end of the statement.
Falling intonation at the end of the statement.
Flat intonation throughout the statement.
Rising intonation at the beginning of the statement.
What is the tonic syllable in 'photography'?
to
pho
phy
graph
Which word has a rising intonation pattern? 'hello', 'goodbye', or 'maybe'?
maybe
none of the above
goodbye
hello
Identify the sound: 'zoo' (choose /z/ or /s/)
/d/
/t/
/z/
/s/
What is the tonic syllable in 'dictionary'?
dict
ary
tion
dic
Identify the sound: 'ship' (choose /ʃ/ or /s/)
/ʃ/
/s/
/t/
/d/
Which word has a stressed syllable? 'computer', 'television', or 'information'?
television
all of the above
computer
information
What is the intonation pattern for asking a yes/no question?
Rising intonation at the beginning of the question.
Rising intonation at the end of the question.
Falling intonation at the end of the question.
Flat intonation throughout the question.
Identify the sound: 'zebra' (choose /z/ or /ʒ/)
/ʒ/
/z/
/d/
/s/
Which word has a stressed syllable? 'elephant', 'giraffe', or 'crocodile'?
all of the above
giraffe
elephant
crocodile
Identify the sound: 'this' (choose /θ/ or /ð/)
/θ/
/ð/
/t/
/s/
What is the tonic syllable in 'university'?
uni
ver
sity
vers
Which word has a falling intonation pattern? 'yes', 'no', or 'maybe'?
none of the above
no
maybe
yes
Which word has a stressed syllable? 'chocolate', 'vanilla', or 'strawberry'?
strawberry
all of the above
chocolate
vanilla
What is the intonation pattern for expressing excitement?
Falling intonation throughout.
Rising intonation at the end.
Flat intonation throughout.
Rising intonation at the beginning.
Choose the correct meaning of 'bark' (the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree).
a type of wood
to run quickly
the outer covering of a tree
to make a sound
Choose the correct meaning of 'bat' (a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment).
a type of animal
to hit
a piece of sports equipment
to fly
What is the tonic syllable in 'information'?
ma
in
for
tion
Which word has a stressed syllable? 'computer', 'television', or 'internet'?
all of the above
internet
television
computer
What is the intonation pattern for asking a yes/no question?
Falling intonation at the end.
Rising intonation at the end.
Rising intonation at the beginning.
Flat intonation throughout.
Choose the correct meaning of 'bowl' (a dish for food or to roll a ball in a game).
a dish for food
a type of game
to serve food
to roll a ball
Identify the sound: 'cat' (choose /k/ or /s/)
/d/
/s/
/k/
/t/
What is the tonic syllable in 'celebration'?
tion
bra
rat
cel
What is the intonation pattern for expressing surprise?
Rising intonation at the end.
Rising intonation at the beginning.
Flat intonation throughout.
Falling intonation throughout.
What is the tonic syllable in 'mathematics'?
ma
mat
the
ics
Identify the sound: 'these' (choose /θ/ or /ð/)
/θ/
/ð/
/s/
/t/
Which word has a stressed syllable? 'vegetable', 'banana', or 'tomato'?
tomato
all of the above
vegetable
banana
Which word has a stressed syllable? 'elephant', 'giraffe', or 'kangaroo'?
elephant
giraffe
kangaroo
all of the above
