WorksheetsQuiz on the Schwa Sound
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the schwa sound represented by?
/a/
/o/
/ə/
/i/
In which type of syllables does the schwa sound appear?
Closed syllables
Open syllables
Unstressed syllables
Stressed syllables
Which of the following words contains a schwa sound?
BIRD
CORRUPT
MACHINE
SOLDIER
What is the mouth position for producing the schwa sound?
Mouth wide open
Tongue flat
Jaw closed
Lips rounded
Which vowel letter can represent the schwa sound?
Any vowel letter
Only 'e'
Only 'u'
Only 'a'
What happens to the schwa sound in syllables with /m, n, l/?
It is always pronounced
It is stressed
It can be omitted
It becomes a diphthong
In which of the following words is the schwa sound omitted?
BRIGHT
HAPPY
FATHOM
SILENT
Which of the following words contains a schwa sound represented by 'e'?
Banana
Cactus
Animal
Telephone
Which vowel sound is similar to the schwa sound?
/ɜː/
/i/
/u/
/a/
Which of the following words contains a schwa sound represented by 'i'?
Possible
Rocket
Button
Sofa
What is a syllabic consonant?
A consonant that is always voiced
A consonant that is always stressed
A consonant that can stand alone
A consonant that replaces a vowel
Which of the following words contains a schwa sound represented by 'u'?
General
Angel
Virus
Item
What is the primary characteristic of the schwa sound?
It is always stressed
It is always long
It is pronounced loudly
It is weak and short
Which of the following words contains a schwa sound represented by 'o'?
Wisdom
Bikini
Attention
Calendar
